CVE-2024-0125: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 3, 2024
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Updated

NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the nvdisam command line tool, where a user can cause a NULL pointer dereference by running nvdisasm on a malformed ELF file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to a limited denial of service.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Nvidia CUDA Toolkit
All of the following
Nvidia CUDA Toolkit<12.6.2
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0125?

CVE-2024-0125 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for causing a limited denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0125?

To mitigate CVE-2024-0125, update the NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-0125?

CVE-2024-0125 affects the NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit on both Windows and Linux systems.

4

What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2024-0125?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-0125 can lead to a NULL pointer dereference when mishandling malformed ELF files.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-0125?

As a workaround for CVE-2024-0125, avoid processing untrusted or malformed ELF files with the nvdisasm tool.

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