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CVE-2021-1117

Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker th

Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific configuration and with local unprivileged system access may cause improper input validation, which may lead to denial of service.

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.7 EPSS 0.00045
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  • No active-exploitation, high-EPSS, or public-exploit signals - routine patching cadence
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Weakness Classification

CWE-129Improper Validation of Array Index
CWE-129Improper Validation of Array Index
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Affected Products & Versions

4
nvidia gpu display driver>= 390 and < 392.68
nvidia gpu display driver>= 460 and < 463.15
nvidia gpu display driver>= 470 and < 472.39
nvidia gpu display driver>= 495 and < 496.49
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Scoring & Timeline

4.7
MEDIUM · CVSS v3.1 · psirt@nvidia.com
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Attack Vector
Network Adjacent Local Physical
Attack Complexity
Low High
Privileges Required
None Low High
User Interaction
None Required
Scope
Unchanged Changed
Confidentiality
None Low High
Integrity
None Low High
Availability
None Low High
Published to NVD27 Oct 2021 · 09:15 PM
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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References & Sources

1
Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5230Vendor Advisory
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