USN-4689-4: linux Ubuntu

Vulnerability summary

USN-4689-4 is a vulnerability in linux Ubuntu with no CVSS score yet.

Timeline

1. 21-01-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 22-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

linux, linux-aws, linux-azure, linux-gcp, linux-hwe-5.4, linux-hwe-5.8, linux-oracle update USN-4689-3 fixed vulnerabilities in the NVIDIA server graphics drivers. This update provides the corresponding updates for the NVIDIA Linux DKMS kernel modules. Original advisory details: It was discovered that the NVIDIA GPU display driver for the Linux kernel contained a vulnerability that allowed user-mode clients to access legacy privileged APIs. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or escalate privileges. (CVE-2021-1052) It was discovered that the NVIDIA GPU display driver for the Linux kernel did not properly validate a pointer received from userspace in some situations. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2021-1053) Xinyuan Lyu discovered that the NVIDIA GPU display driver for the Linux kernel did not properly restrict device-level GPU isolation. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly expose sensitive information. (CVE-2021-1056)

No weakness data has been published for this record.