CVE-2025-23253

CVE-2025-23253 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-547.

Key facts

Description

NVIDIA NvContainer service for Windows contains a vulnerability in its usage of OpenSSL, where an attacker could exploit a hard-coded constant issue by copying a malicious DLL in a hard-coded path. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-23253?
NVIDIA NvContainer service for Windows contains a vulnerability in its usage of OpenSSL, where an attacker could exploit a hard-coded constant issue by copying a malicious DLL in a hard-coded path. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2025-23253?
CVE-2025-23253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-23253 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23253?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-23253 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-23253 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-12266.
When was CVE-2025-23253 published?
CVE-2025-23253 was published on 2025-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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