Windows users with Nvidia graphics cards should update their display drivers immediately to patch several problematic (and potentially crash-inducing) bugs.
Nvidia’s recent security bulletin outlines thirteen major vulnerabilities; five affect Nvidia’s display drivers and eight are found in Nvidia’s vGPU software. While all thirteen are serious threats, the five display-driver bugs pose the biggest risks to regular users, as they affect all Windows and Linux PCs with an Nvidia GPU.
CVE-2021-1074: 7.5 CVSS rating. Allows local attackers with physical access to your PC to manipulate the Nvidia installer. The attack could use this vulnerability to run malicious code being, steal your data, or execute a denial of service attack.
CVE-2021-1075: 7.3 CVSS rating. A memory issue in Nvidia’s Windows display driver that leaves your PC open to various malware attacks and remote access.
CVE-2021-1076: 6.6 CVSS rating. An issue in the Windows and Linux drivers that could let hackers access, steal, and/or corrupt your PC’s data and execute denial of service attacks.
CVE-2021-1077: 6.6 CVSS rating. Another issue in both Windows and Linux drivers that could be used to launch denial of service attacks.
CVE-2021-1078: 5.5 CVSS rating. An issue in the Windows drivers that could cause sudden PC crashes.
Nvidia pushed an emergency patch last week to fix these vulnerabilities. You can download the updated drivers through the GeForce experience app, or simply grab the installation file from Nvidia’s downloads page.
As for the eight vGPU software bugs, four are high-severity, with a 7.8 CVSS rating’ the others range from 5.1 to 7.5 CVSS threat levels. They allow for several possible outcomes, such as privilege-escalation attacks, arbitrary code execution, information disclosure, data tampering, denial of service attacks, memory corruption, and more. These are serious threats too, but only affect those licensing Nvidia’s vGPU software.
[TechRadar]
The latest Android TV Home update adds a new “Cinematic Highlights” section to the Android TV home screen. This new tab—which is now one of the first
Since we can only have Halloween parties in Animal Crossing nowadays, I would’ve written off my favorite month were it not for one big milestone dropp
All Chrome users should install the latest browser update—version 86.0.4240.183 on PC and version 86.0.4240.185 on Android—as soon as possible. The pa
Thanks to new economic regulations in France, it’s now easier to judge the reparability of Apple’s products anywhere in the world.Starting in 2022, Fr
Windows users with Nvidia graphics cards should update their display drivers immediately to patch several problematic (and potentially crash-inducing)
Google is testing an experimental RSS-based “Follow” feature in Chrome Canary on Android. Google says the feature is only an “experiment” for now and
The Messages app on the iPhone has never really played all that nice with the Photos app—if someone messaged you a picture and you wanted to find it a
After all the news, hype, and previews, Microsoft’s Windows 11 is finally here. You’re likely excited to update your Windows 10 machine to experience
We are a comprehensive and trusted information platform dedicated to delivering high-quality content across a wide range of topics, including society, technology, business, health, culture, and entertainment.
From breaking news to in-depth reports, we adhere to the principles of accuracy and diverse perspectives, helping readers find clarity and reliability in today’s fast-paced information landscape.
Our goal is to be a dependable source of knowledge for every reader—making information not only accessible but truly trustworthy. Looking ahead, we will continue to enhance our content and services, connecting the world and delivering value.
