Is CVE-2021-1051 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-1051 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-1051?

CVE-2021-1051 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2021-1051?

Patch guidance is available from nvidia security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2021-1051.

Fix CVE-2021-1051 - HIGH nvidia gpu driver

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2021-1051?

4 products: nvidia gpu driver, nvidia gpu driver, nvidia gpu driver, nvidia gpu driver.

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which a local user can get elevated privileges to modify display configuration data, which may result in denial of service of the display.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NVIDIA
Published: 1/8/2021
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

nvidia : gpu_drivernvidia : gpu_drivernvidia : gpu_drivernvidia : gpu_driver

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2021-1051. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 3 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2021-1051

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CVE-2021-1051 vulnerability