CVE-2025-33230: OS Command Injection

Published Jan 20, 2026
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Updated

NVIDIA Nsight Systems for Linux contains a vulnerability in the .run installer, where an attacker could cause an OS command injection by supplying a malicious string to the installation path. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges, code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nvidia Nsight Systems for Linux
All of the following
Nvidia CUDA Toolkit<13.1.0
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-33230?

CVE-2025-33230 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity due to its potential for OS command injection and privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-33230?

To fix CVE-2025-33230, update to the latest version of NVIDIA Nsight Systems for Linux, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-33230 facilitate?

CVE-2025-33230 can facilitate OS command injection, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-33230?

CVE-2025-33230 affects users of NVIDIA Nsight Systems for Linux who utilize the .run installer.

5

When was CVE-2025-33230 disclosed?

CVE-2025-33230 was disclosed in 2025 and has been recognized for its security implications in system installations.

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