CVE-2023-31029CWE-121

CVE

Critical · published January 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can send a crafted packet to the NVIDIA DGX A100's host KVM daemon, potentially causing a stack overflow! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery driver who just tosses a package over the wall without checking the address — if the package happens to contain a ticking time bomb, that could lead to a catastrophic explosion inside your system! If exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to take complete control of the system. Moreover, it could bring about denial of service, shutting down critical services, and even lead to sensitive data being tampered with or disclosed. Talk about an absolute nightmare!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who just tosses a package over the wall without checking the address — if the package happens to contain a ticking time bomb, that could lead to a catastrophic explosion inside your system! This stack overflow vulnerability in the NVIDIA DGX A100's BMC allows an unauthenticated attacker to send specially crafted network packets that can crash the service or execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to take complete control of the system. Moreover, it could bring about denial of service, shutting down critical services, and even lead to sensitive data being tampered with or disclosed. Talk about an absolute nightmare! Immediate action is required: patch the affected BMC software with the latest update from NVIDIA. It's crucial to monitor your network for any unusual packet activity that could indicate an attempted exploit, and ensure robust access controls are in place. Don't delay! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, patch up, and you'll keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00635 · 49.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2024-01-12T18:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JAN 18:31Z
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