High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 11, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1106

Description

NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap, where writes may be allowed to read-only buffers, which may result in escalation of privileges, complete denial of service, unconstrained information disclosure, and serious data tampering of all processes on the system.

Affected products

Nvidia/Shield Experience
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:shield_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range: <9.0
Nvidia/Jetson Linux
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range: >=32.1,<32.6.1
Nvidia/Linux kernelllm-fuzzy
Nvidia/Jetson AGX Xavier Seriescpe-rescue
Range: All Jetson Linux versions prior to r32.6.1
Nvidia/Shield Tvcpe-rescue
Range: All versions prior to SE 9.0

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216nvdVendor Advisory
nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259nvdVendor Advisory

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