CVE-2023-25525: nvidia cumulus_linux Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 20-09-2023Last modified 24-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-25525 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Access Control vulnerability in nvidia cumulus_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.56%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-09-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
NVIDIA Cumulus Linux contains a vulnerability in forwarding where a VxLAN-encapsulated IPv6 packet received on an SVI interface with DMAC/DIPv6 set to the link-local address of the SVI interface may be incorrectly forwarded. A successful exploit may lead to information disclosure.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.56%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
45%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.55% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.56%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Nvidia1 product
- cumulus_linuxAll versions prior to 5.6.0 | < 5.6.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5480Vendor Advisory