CVE-2020-11486

NVIDIA DGX servers, all DGX-1 with BMC firmware versions prior to 3.38.30, contain a vulnerability in the AMI BMC firmware in which software allows an attacker…

published October 29, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky file upload flaw is lurking in NVIDIA DGX servers! An attacker can slip in files that might run wild within the system's environment — yikes! 🚨 Think of this vulnerability like a delivery driver who can drop off a package directly into the heart of a secure facility without a proper check. If unchecked, that package could contain anything — even a ticking time bomb! If exploited, an attacker could upload harmful files that execute commands remotely, potentially taking control of the server! This means they could manipulate sensitive data or even disrupt critical operations — absolutely devastating for any organization relying on these servers!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a delivery driver who can drop off a package directly into the heart of a secure facility without a proper check. If unchecked, that package could contain anything — even a ticking time bomb! This vulnerability in the AMI BMC firmware allows unauthorized file uploads that can be processed automatically, leading to possible remote code execution on NVIDIA DGX servers running firmware versions prior to 3.38.30.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could upload harmful files that execute commands remotely, potentially taking control of the server! This means they could manipulate sensitive data or even disrupt critical operations — absolutely devastating for any organization relying on these servers! To protect your systems, update the BMC firmware to version 3.38.30 or later immediately. Regularly audit and monitor file upload processes to ensure they're secure and not exploitable. Don't forget to train your teams on secure file handling practices! You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your systems in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02724 · 85.9th percentile
Published
2020-10-29T03:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 OCT 03:35Z
    NVIDIA DGX servers, all DGX-1 with BMC firmware versions prior to 3.38.30, contain a vulnerability in the AMI BMC firmware in which software allows an attacker…
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