CVE-2023-25523: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Jul 03 2023(Updated: )
NVIDIA CUDA toolkit for Linux and Windows contains a vulnerability in the nvdisasm binary file, where an attacker may cause a NULL pointer dereference by providing a user with a malformed ELF file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a partial denial of service.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit | <12.2 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-25523.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit version up to exclusive 12.2.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-25523?
The severity level of CVE-2023-25523 is low, with a severity value of 3.3.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a user with a malformed ELF file, causing a NULL pointer dereference in the nvdisasm binary file.
What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?
The potential impact of this vulnerability is a partial denial of service.
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