CVE-2024-53877: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 25, 2025
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Updated

NVIDIA CUDA toolkit for all platforms contains a vulnerability in the nvdisasm binary, where a user could cause a NULL pointer exception by passing a malformed ELF file to nvdisasm. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to a partial denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nvidia CUDA Toolkit
Nvidia CUDA Toolkit<12.8.0

Event History

Feb 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53877?

CVE-2024-53877 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to a partial denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53877?

To fix CVE-2024-53877, update to the latest version of the NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-53877 have on systems?

CVE-2024-53877 could allow an attacker to cause a NULL pointer exception, leading to a disruption of service.

4

Which software components are affected by CVE-2024-53877?

CVE-2024-53877 affects the nvdisasm binary within the NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit.

5

Can CVE-2024-53877 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-53877 typically requires local access as it involves processing a malformed ELF file.

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