How severe is CVE-2023-25505?

CVE-2023-25505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25505 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25505?

CVE-2023-25505 affects Nvidia Bmc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25505?

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-2023-25505 published?

CVE-2023-25505 was published on 2023-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25505

CVE-2023-25505 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Bmc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Nvidia Bmc
Published: 2023-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA DGX-1 BMC contains a vulnerability in the IPMI handler of the AMI MegaRAC BMC , where an attacker with the appropriate level of authorization can cause a buffer overflow, which may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25505?: NVIDIA DGX-1 BMC contains a vulnerability in the IPMI handler of the AMI MegaRAC BMC , where an attacker with the appropriate level of authorization can cause a buffer overflow, which may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-25505?: CVE-2023-25505 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25505 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25505?: CVE-2023-25505 affects Nvidia Bmc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25505?: 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-2023-25505 published?: CVE-2023-25505 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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