CVE-2023-31024CWE-121

CVE

Critical · published January 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can exploit the NVIDIA DGX A100 BMC just by sending a specially crafted packet. That's like tossing a USB drive into a server room and hoping it runs your favorite malware! 🔥 Think of the host KVM daemon as a busy restaurant's kitchen. If an unauthorized person slips in and shouts a confusing order, the chefs could start mixing up recipes or burning dishes — chaos ensues! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to run their own code on the system. This means they could potentially access sensitive information, disrupt services, or even tamper with crucial data — a recipe for absolute disaster!

Put simply

Think of the host KVM daemon as a busy restaurant's kitchen. If an unauthorized person slips in and shouts a confusing order, the chefs could start mixing up recipes or burning dishes — chaos ensues! The vulnerability in NVIDIA DGX A100 BMC exists within the host KVM daemon, where an attacker can cause stack memory corruption by sending crafted network packets, leading to severe consequences.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to run their own code on the system. This means they could potentially access sensitive information, disrupt services, or even tamper with crucial data — a recipe for absolute disaster! Immediately patch to the latest firmware provided by NVIDIA to secure against this vulnerability. Regularly audit your network configurations and monitor for any suspicious traffic that could indicate an exploit attempt. Don't wait — act now! You’ve got this! With a timely response, you can lock down your systems and keep them safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00644 · 50.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2024-01-12T18:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JAN 18:31Z
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