HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-31030
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-31030

CWE-121Published: January 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

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.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by NVIDIA for the DGX A100 system.

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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.

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 a100 firmwaredgx a100
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-2023-31030
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-121
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 12, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-121)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-31030 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.