NVIDIA ConnectX-5/ConnectX-6/ConnectX6-DX NIC Firmware improper check or handling of exceptional conditions

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NVIDIA ConnectX-5, ConnectX-6 and ConnectX6-DX. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component NIC Firmware. Performing a manipulation results in improper check or handling of exceptional conditions. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-0204. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in NVIDIA ConnectX-5, ConnectX-6 and ConnectX6-DX (version now known). This affects some unknown processing of the component NIC Firmware. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper check or handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-703. The product does not properly anticipate or handle exceptional conditions that rarely occur during normal operation of the product. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

NVIDIA ConnectX-5, ConnectX-6, and ConnectX6-DX contain a vulnerability in the NIC firmware, where an unprivileged user can cause improper handling of exceptional conditions, which may lead to denial of service.

The weakness was published 04/22/2023. The advisory is shared at nvidia.custhelp.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-0204 since 01/11/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Improper check or handling of exceptional conditions
CWE: CWE-703
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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01/11/2023 🔍
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05/15/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: nvidia.com

Advisory: nvidia.custhelp.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-0204 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-0204
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-227205

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2023 11:43
Updated: 05/15/2023 19:47
Changes: 04/22/2023 11:43 (46), 05/15/2023 19:47 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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