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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-34398 · published 13 August 2021

CVE-2021-34398: Nvidia data center gpu manager inclusion from untrusted sphere vulnerability

Nvidia · Data Center Gpu Manager

NVIDIA DCGM, all versions prior to 2.2.9, contains a vulnerability in the DIAG module where any user can inject shared libraries into the DCGM server, which is usually running as root, which may lead to privilege escalation, total loss of confidentiality and integrity, and complete denial of service.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.26% · top 83.9% CWE-829 · Inclusion from untrusted sphere
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.2
0.26%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

NVIDIA DCGM, all versions prior to 2.2.9, contains a vulnerability in the DIAG module where any user can inject shared libraries into the DCGM server, which is usually running as root, which may lead to privilege escalation, total loss of confidentiality and integrity, and complete denial of service.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5219 Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5219 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-34398), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.