User Management Error in NVIDIA ConnectX Host Firmware for BlueField Data Processing Unit
CVE-2023-25519

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Bluefield 1
Bluefield 2 Lts
Bluefield 2 Ga
Bluefield 3 Ga
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2023

Summary

The NVIDIA ConnectX Host Firmware utilized in BlueField Data Processing Units is affected by a vulnerability that permits a restricted host to trigger an erroneous user management process. This flaw creates a potential pathway for privilege escalation, allowing unauthorized users to gain access to higher privileges than intended within the system.

Affected Version(s)

BlueField 1 All versions after 18.24.1000

BlueField 2 GA All versions prior to 24.38.1002

BlueField 2 LTS All versions prior to 24.35.3006

References

https://https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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