CVE-2025-23257: High severity Nvidia DOCA vulnerability
Published Sep 4, 2025
·Updated
NVIDIA DOCA contains a vulnerability in the collectx-clxapidev Debian package that could allow an actor with low privileges to escalate privileges. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Nvidia DOCA
Debian collectx-clxapidev
Event History
Sep 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-23257?
CVE-2025-23257 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-23257?
To fix CVE-2025-23257, upgrade to the latest version of the NVIDIA DOCA and Debian collectx-clxapidev packages.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-23257?
CVE-2025-23257 affects users of NVIDIA DOCA and the Debian collectx-clxapidev package.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-23257?
CVE-2025-23257 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.
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What could be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-23257?
Exploiting CVE-2025-23257 could allow an attacker with low privileges to escalate their permissions on the system.