CVE-2021-1117

MediumCVSS 5.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific configuration and with local unprivileged system access may cause improper input validation, which may lead to denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-129

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2021
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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