CVE-2023-25518: High severity nvidia linux for tegra vulnerability

Published Jun 23, 2023
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Updated

NVIDIA Jetson contains a vulnerability in CBoot, where the PCIe controller is initialized without IOMMU, which may allow an attacker with physical access to the target device to read and write to arbitrary memory. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and loss of integrity.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nvidia Jetson Linux<32.7.4
Nvidia Jetson AGX Xavier
Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX

Event History

Jun 23, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25518?

CVE-2023-25518 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA Jetson where the PCIe controller is initialized without IOMMU, allowing an attacker with physical access to the device to read and write to arbitrary memory.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25518?

The severity of CVE-2023-25518 is high, with a severity value of 6.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25518?

NVIDIA Jetson Linux versions up to and exclusive of 32.7.4 are affected by CVE-2023-25518.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-25518?

An attacker with physical access to the target device can exploit CVE-2023-25518 to read and write to arbitrary memory, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

5

Is NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier or Jetson Xavier Nx affected by CVE-2023-25518?

No, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier and Jetson Xavier Nx are not vulnerable to CVE-2023-25518.

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