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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-1104

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The RISC-V Instruction Set Manual contains a documented ambiguity for the Machine Trap Vector Base Address (MTVEC) register that may lead to a vulnerability due to the initial state of the register not being defined, potentially leading to information disclosure, data tampering and denial of service.

Technical details

Published
2021-08-13

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1104?

The RISC-V Instruction Set Manual contains a documented ambiguity for the Machine Trap Vector Base Address (MTVEC) register that may lead to a vulnerability due to the initial state of the register not being defined, potentially leading to information disclosure, data tampering and denial of service.

Is CVE-2021-1104 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-1104 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-1104?

CVE-2021-1104 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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