#VU84542 Path traversal in Triton Inference Server - CVE-2023-31036

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84542

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-31036

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Triton Inference Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Triton Inference Server: before 2.40

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External links
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5509

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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