Mellanox OS: Protection Mechanism Failure
CVE-2024-0101 is a high-severity protection mechanism failure vulnerability in Mellanox OS from NVIDIA, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Mellanox OS versions: All versions prior to and including 3.11.1000. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.53% 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 Mlnx-os to 3.11.2002 or a later version.
- Update Mlnx-gw to 8.1.4400 or 8.2.2000, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Update Nvda-os Xc to 18.2.2000 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on nvidia.custhelp.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | Mellanox OS | All versions prior to and including 3.11.1000 | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | ONYX | All versions prior to and including 3.10.4300 | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | Skyway | All versions prior to and including 8.2.1000; All versions prior to and including 8.1.4300 | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | MetroX-3 XC | All versions prior to and including 18.2.1000 | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | MetroX-2 | All versions prior to and including 3.11.1000 | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | mellanox_os_firmware | 3.11.1000 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | onyx_firmware | 3.10.4300 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | skyway_firmware | 8.2.1000 and earlier; 8.1.4300 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | metro-3_xc_firmware | 18.2.1000 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | metrox-2_firmware | 3.11.1000 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | Mlnx-os | before 3.11.2002 | 3.11.2002 |
| NVIDIA | Mlnx-gw | before 8.1.4400; before 8.2.2000 | 8.1.4400, 8.2.2000 |
| NVIDIA | Nvda-os Xc | before 18.2.2000 | 18.2.2000 |
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
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | CNA (nvidia.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
NVIDIA Mellanox OS, ONYX, Skyway, MetroX-2 and MetroX-3 XC contain a vulnerability in ipfilter, where improper ipfilter definitions could enable an attacker to cause a failure by attacking the switch. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Protection Mechanism Failure
The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Mellanox OS
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Protection Mechanism Failure vulnerabilities
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