CVE-2023-31030
CWE-121Published: January 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
NVIDIA DGX A100 BMC contains a vulnerability in the host KVM daemon, where an unauthenticated attacker may cause a stack overflow by sending a specially crafted network packet. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Risk Analysis
The NVIDIA DGX A100 BMC host KVM daemon is vulnerable to a stack overflow caused by a specially crafted network packet. This critical flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.8, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. It is not in the KEV.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply the latest firmware updates provided by NVIDIA for the DGX A100 system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-31030 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-31030 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts