#VU98069 Input validation error in CUDA Toolkit - CVE-2024-0123

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98069

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0123

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CUDA Toolkit
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the nvdisasm command line tool. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted ELF file and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CUDA Toolkit: 12.6U1

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External links
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5577

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.