How severe is CVE-2023-0209?

CVE-2023-0209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0209 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0209?

CVE-2023-0209 affects Nvidia Sbios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0209?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0209 published?

CVE-2023-0209 was published on 2023-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0209

CVE-2023-0209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Sbios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Nvidia Sbios
Published: 2023-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA DGX-1 SBIOS contains a vulnerability in the Uncore PEI module, where authentication of the code executed by SSA is missing, which may lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges assisted by a firmware implant, information disclosure assisted by a firmware implant, data tampering, and SecureBoot bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0209?: NVIDIA DGX-1 SBIOS contains a vulnerability in the Uncore PEI module, where authentication of the code executed by SSA is missing, which may lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges assisted by a firmware implant, information disclosure assisted by a firmware implant, data tampering, and SecureBoot bypass.
How severe is CVE-2023-0209?: CVE-2023-0209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0209 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0209?: CVE-2023-0209 affects Nvidia Sbios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0209?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0209 published?: CVE-2023-0209 was published on 2023-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5458

Affected products (1)

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