CVE-2021-34395 : What You Need to Know

Trusty TLK contains a vulnerability in its access permission settings that may lead to limited information disclosure, low data modification risk, and limited denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2021-34395

This CVE affects NVIDIA Jetson TX1 devices running all Jetson Linux versions prior to r32.5.1.

What is CVE-2021-34395?

Trusty TLK has a flaw in its access permission settings that fail to properly restrict resource access for users with local privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2021-34395

This vulnerability could result in limited information exposure, a low risk of data modifications, and limited denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-34395

This section provides an overview of the vulnerability, affected systems, and the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

Trusty TLK vulnerability allows users with local privileges to access resources without proper restrictions, potentially leading to data exposure and denial of service.

Affected Systems and Versions

All Jetson Linux versions earlier than r32.5.1 on NVIDIA Jetson TX1 devices are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with local privileges can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to resources and potentially disclose sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Discover immediate steps and long-term practices to enhance security and mitigate the impact of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the affected systems to Jetson Linux version r32.5.1 or later to patch the vulnerability and enhance security.

Long-Term Security Practices

Ensure regular security updates, restrict user privileges, and monitor resource access to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates provided by NVIDIA to address vulnerabilities and enhance system security.