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CVE-2021-1117

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.7 EPSS 0.18%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2021-10-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7. It affects Windows. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2021-1117
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.7
EPSS
0.18%
Windows

Original NVD 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.

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