CVE-2023-25525
CVE-2023-25525 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Cumulus Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Nvidia Cumulus Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-25525?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-25525?
- CVE-2023-25525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-25525 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-25525?
- CVE-2023-25525 affects Nvidia Cumulus Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-25525?
- 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-2023-25525 published?
- CVE-2023-25525 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:cumulus_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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