NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier series, Jetson Xavier…: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
CVE-2024-0108 is a high-severity improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier series, Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson TX2 series, Jetson TX2 NX, Jetson TX1, Jetson Nano series from NVIDIA, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 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 NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier series, Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson TX2 series, Jetson TX2 NX, Jetson TX1, Jetson Nano series versions: All versions prior to and including 32.7.4. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.23% 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 Jetson Linux to 32.7.5 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 | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier series, Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson TX2 series, Jetson TX2 NX, Jetson TX1, Jetson Nano series | All versions prior to and including 32.7.4 | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | jetson_agx_xavier | 32.7.4 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | jetson_xavier_nx | 32.7.4 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | jetson_tx2 | 32.7.4 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | jetson_tx2_nx | 32.7.4 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | jetson_tx1 | 32.7.4 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | jetson_nano | 32.7.4 and earlier | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | Jetson Linux | before 32.7.5 | 32.7.5 |
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
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- 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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.7 | High | CNA (nvidia.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
NVIDIA Jetson Linux contains a vulnerability in NvGPU where error handling paths in GPU MMU mapping code fail to clean up a failed mapping attempt. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to denial of service, code execution, and escalation of privileges.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
More Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerabilities (CWE-755)
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
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