CVE-2023-25520
CVE-2023-25520 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Jetson Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Nvidia Jetson Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA Jetson Linux Driver Package contains a vulnerability in nvbootctrl, where a privileged local attacker can configure invalid settings, resulting in denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-25520?
- NVIDIA Jetson Linux Driver Package contains a vulnerability in nvbootctrl, where a privileged local attacker can configure invalid settings, resulting in denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2023-25520?
- CVE-2023-25520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-25520 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-25520?
- CVE-2023-25520 affects Nvidia Jetson Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-25520?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-25520 published?
- CVE-2023-25520 was published on 2023-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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