NVIDIA NeMo Vulnerability Could Lead to Code Execution and Data Tampering
CVE-2024-0129

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Nvidia
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 October 2024

Summary

The vulnerability in NVIDIA NeMo's SaveRestoreConnector component arises from improper handling of .tar file extractions, leading to potential path traversal. If exploited, attackers may manipulate file paths to access restricted areas of the file system, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code and tamper with sensitive data. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure file handling practices in software development. Users and administrators of NVIDIA NeMo are urged to apply the necessary updates to mitigate the risk associated with unsafe file operations.

Affected Version(s)

NeMo Windows All versions prior to r2.0.0rc0

References

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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