Buffer overflow in Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-0208
NVIDIA DCGM for Linux contains a vulnerability in HostEngine (server component) where a user may cause a heap-based buffer overflow through the bound socket. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to denial of service and data tampering.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (7.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Nvidia Data_center_gpu_manager
- Nvidia Dcgm — versions All versions prior to 3.1.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@nvidia.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0208?
- CVE-2023-0208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2023-04-01.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0208?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.