CVE-2023-25521: High severity nvidia dgx station a100 firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 3, 2023
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Updated

NVIDIA DGX A100/A800 contains a vulnerability in SBIOS where an attacker may cause execution with unnecessary privileges by leveraging a weakness whereby proper input parameter validation is not performed. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware<1.21
Nvidia DGX A100
Nvidia Dgx A800 Firmware<1.21
Nvidia Dgx A800

Event History

Jul 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25521?

CVE-2023-25521 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA DGX A100/A800 SBIOS that allows an attacker to execute with unnecessary privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25521?

The severity of CVE-2023-25521 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2023-25521 affect NVIDIA DGX A100?

NVIDIA DGX A100 is affected by CVE-2023-25521, allowing attackers to execute with unnecessary privileges.

4

How can CVE-2023-25521 be exploited?

CVE-2023-25521 can be exploited by leveraging a weakness in input parameter validation.

5

What are the affected software versions of CVE-2023-25521?

The affected software versions of CVE-2023-25521 are NVIDIA DGX A100/A800 firmware versions up to 1.21 SBIOS.

6

Is NVIDIA DGX A800 vulnerable to CVE-2023-25521?

No, NVIDIA DGX A800 is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-25521.

7

How can CVE-2023-25521 be mitigated?

To mitigate CVE-2023-25521, it is recommended to update to a version of NVIDIA DGX A100/A800 firmware that is not affected by the vulnerability.

8

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-25521?

More information about CVE-2023-25521 can be found at the following reference: [link](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5461).

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