Vulnerability identifier: #VU48001

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11488

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DGX-1
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DGX-2
Hardware solutions / Firmware
AMI Baseboard Management Controller
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not validate the RSA 1024 public key used to verify the firmware signature. A local administrator can cause information disclosure or arbitrary code execution. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DGX-1: All versions

DGX-2: All versions

AMI Baseboard Management Controller: All versions

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5010

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.