CVE-2024-0084: vsphere — Fix

Description

NVIDIA vGPU software for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager, where the guest OS could execute privileged operations. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, escalation of privileges, and denial of service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-250 CWE-250

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nvidia	virtual_gpu	< 13.11
nvidia	virtual_gpu	14.0 — 16.6
nvidia	virtual_gpu	17.0 — 17.2
canonical	ubuntu_linux	All
citrix	hypervisor	All
redhat	enterprise_linux_kernel-based_virtual_machine	All
vmware	vsphere	All
nvidia	cloud_gaming	< 555.52.04
redhat	enterprise_linux_kernel-based_virtual_machine	All
vmware	vsphere	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5551 https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5551

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0084? +

NVIDIA vGPU software for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager, where the guest OS could execute privileged operations. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, escalation of privileges, and denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-0084? +

CVE-2024-0084 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0084? +

CVE-2024-0084 affects products from canonical, citrix, nvidia, redhat, vmware, specifically: cloud_gaming, enterprise_linux_kernel-based_virtual_machine, hypervisor, ubuntu_linux, virtual_gpu, vsphere. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-0084? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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