BlueField 1: Incorrect User Management
CVE-2023-25519 is a high-severity incorrect user management vulnerability in BlueField 1 from NVIDIA, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected BlueField 1 versions: All versions after 18.24.1000; 18.24.1000 and later. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Bluefield 2 LTS Firmware to 24.35.3006 or a later version.
- Update Bluefield 2 Ga Firmware to 24.38.1002 or a later version.
- Update Bluefield 3 Ga Firmware to 32.38.1002 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on nvidia.custhelp.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | BlueField 1 | All versions after 18.24.1000; 18.24.1000 and later | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | BlueField 2 LTS | All versions prior to 24.35.3006; 24.35.3006 and later | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | BlueField 2 GA | All versions prior to 24.38.1002; 24.38.1002 and later | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | BlueField 3 GA | All versions prior to 32.38.1002; 32.38.1002 and later | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | Bluefield 1 Firmware | 18.24.1000 and later | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | Bluefield 2 LTS Firmware | before 24.35.3006 | 24.35.3006 |
| NVIDIA | Bluefield 2 Ga Firmware | before 24.38.1002 | 24.38.1002 |
| NVIDIA | Bluefield 3 Ga Firmware | before 32.38.1002 | 32.38.1002 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CNA (nvidia.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
NVIDIA ConnectX Host Firmware for the BlueField Data Processing Unit contains a vulnerability where a restricted host may cause an incorrect user management error. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to escalation of privileges.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Incorrect User Management
The product does not properly manage a user within its environment.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in BlueField 1
- 8.7 High severity
- 8.9 High severity
Recent Incorrect User Management vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
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