How severe is CVE-2023-31037?

CVE-2023-31037 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31037 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31037?

CVE-2023-31037 primarily affects Nvidia Bluefield Bmc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31037?

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.

Does CVE-2023-31037 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-31037 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35374.

When was CVE-2023-31037 published?

CVE-2023-31037 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31037

CVE-2023-31037 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Bluefield Bmc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-35374
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Nvidia Bluefield Bmc
Published: 2024-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Bluefield 2 and Bluefield 3 DPU BMC contains a vulnerability in ipmitool, where a root user may cause code injection by a network call. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution on the OS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31037?: NVIDIA Bluefield 2 and Bluefield 3 DPU BMC contains a vulnerability in ipmitool, where a root user may cause code injection by a network call. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution on the OS.
How severe is CVE-2023-31037?: CVE-2023-31037 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31037 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31037?: CVE-2023-31037 primarily affects Nvidia Bluefield Bmc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31037?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-31037 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-31037 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35374.
When was CVE-2023-31037 published?: CVE-2023-31037 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5511

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:bluefield_bmc:2.8.2-46:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:bluefield_bmc:23.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:bluefield_bmc:23.07:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:bluefield_bmc:23.09:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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