CVE-2024-0085: vsphere — Fix

Description

NVIDIA vGPU software for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability where unprivileged users could execute privileged operations on the host. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to data tampering, escalation of privileges, and denial of service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-266 CWE-266

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nvidia	virtual_gpu	< 13.11
nvidia	virtual_gpu	14.0 — 16.6
nvidia	virtual_gpu	17.0 — 17.2
vmware	vsphere	All
canonical	ubuntu_linux	All
citrix	hypervisor	All
redhat	enterprise_linux_kernel-based_virtual_machine	All
nvidia	cloud_gaming	< 555.52.04
redhat	enterprise_linux_kernel-based_virtual_machine	All
vmware	vsphere	All
nvidia	virtual_gpu	< 17.2
microsoft	azure_stack_hci	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-2024-0085? +

NVIDIA vGPU software for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability where unprivileged users could execute privileged operations on the host. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to data tampering, escalation of privileges, and denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-0085? +

CVE-2024-0085 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0085? +

CVE-2024-0085 affects products from canonical, citrix, microsoft, nvidia, redhat, vmware, specifically: azure_stack_hci, 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-2024-0085? +

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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