CVE-2023-0205
CVE-2023-0205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Connectx Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1220.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-1220
- Affected product: Nvidia Connectx Firmware
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Description
NVIDIA ConnectX-5, ConnectX-6, and ConnectX6-DX contain a vulnerability in the NIC firmware, where an unprivileged user can exploit insufficient granularity of access control, which may lead to denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0205?
- NVIDIA ConnectX-5, ConnectX-6, and ConnectX6-DX contain a vulnerability in the NIC firmware, where an unprivileged user can exploit insufficient granularity of access control, which may lead to denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0205?
- CVE-2023-0205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-0205 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-0205?
- CVE-2023-0205 affects Nvidia Connectx Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0205?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-0205 published?
- CVE-2023-0205 was published on 2023-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:connectx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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