CVE-2024-0124

Description

NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the nvdisam command line tool, where a user can cause nvdisasm to read freed memory by running it on a malformed ELF file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to a limited denial of service.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nvidia	cuda_toolkit	< 12.6.2
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5577

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0124? +

NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the nvdisam command line tool, where a user can cause nvdisasm to read freed memory by running it on a malformed ELF file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to a limited denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-0124? +

CVE-2024-0124 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0124? +

CVE-2024-0124 affects products from linux, microsoft, nvidia, specifically: cuda_toolkit, linux_kernel, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-0124? +

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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