CVE-2021-1070: nvidia linux_for_tegra
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-1070 is a high (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in nvidia linux_for_tegra. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 26-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Series, Jetson Xavier NX, TX1, TX2, Nano and Nano 2GB, L4T versions prior to 32.5, contains a vulnerability in the apply_binaries.sh script used to install NVIDIA components into the root file system image, in which improper access control is applied, which may lead to an unprivileged user being able to modify system device tree files, leading to denial of service.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
22%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.31% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Nvidia2 products
- linux_for_tegra< r32.5
- nvidia jetson agx xavier series, jetson xavier nx, tx1, tx2, nano and nano 2gbAll L4T versions prior to r32.5
1 vendor · 2 products