#VU56136 Code Injection in NVCaffe - CVE-2021-39158

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56136

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39158

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NVCaffe
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected system does not contaion the gfortran package in the repository pypi.org. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted content and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NVCaffe: 0.17.3

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External links
https://github.com/NVIDIA/caffe/security/advisories/GHSA-fmpp-8pwg-vwh9

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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