HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-25530
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-25530

CWE-20Published: September 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NVIDIA DGX H100 BMC contains a vulnerability in the KVM service, where an attacker may cause improper input validation. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The KVM service in the NVIDIA DGX H100 BMC is vulnerable to improper input validation, allowing for potential code execution and privilege escalation. It is a critical flaw with a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the NVIDIA DGX H100 firmware to the latest version.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-25530 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

nvidia2 product(s)
dgx h100 firmwaredgx h100
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-25530
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 20, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-25530 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.