CVE-2023-31029

Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware vulnerability

9.3 CRITICALEPSS 0.64%

Published12 Jan 2024

Description

NVIDIA DGX A100 baseboard management controller (BMC) contains a vulnerability in the host KVM daemon, where an unauthenticated attacker may cause a stack overflow by sending a specially crafted network packet. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware< 00.22.05

Remediation

Fixed in

Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware≥ 00.22.05

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-31029 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-31029 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.64%.

How severe is CVE-2023-31029?

CVE-2023-31029 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.3, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-31029?

Affected products include Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31029?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware 00.22.05 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.