CVE-2023-25523

Name: CVE-2023-25523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-04T00:15:09.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25523 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA CUDA toolkit for Linux and Windows contains a vulnerability in the nvdisasm binary file, where an attacker may cause a NULL pointer dereference by providing a user with a malformed ELF file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a partial denial of service. . EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA CUDA toolkit for Linux and Windows contains a vulnerability in the nvdisasm binary file, where an attacker may cause a NULL pointer dereference by providing a user with a malformed ELF file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a partial denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Cuda Toolkit	< 12.2

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5469Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5469Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25523?

How severe is CVE-2023-25523?

CVE-2023-25523 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25523?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST