CVE-2026-65125: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller
NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause external control of a file name or path. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and denial of service.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a CWE-73 vulnerability involving external control of file names or paths. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker with high privileges and network access to cause unauthorized code execution, escalate privileges, tamper with data, or cause denial of service. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack requires high complexity and privileges but no user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may result in code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and denial of service on affected systems running the NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux. The vulnerability requires an attacker with high privileges and network access, limiting the attack surface. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller and monitor for suspicious activity related to file path manipulation. Follow NVIDIA's official channels for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-65125: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller
Description
NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause external control of a file name or path. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and denial of service.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.6medium
Affected software
NVIDIA
Infrastructure Controller
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a CWE-73 vulnerability involving external control of file names or paths. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker with high privileges and network access to cause unauthorized code execution, escalate privileges, tamper with data, or cause denial of service. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack requires high complexity and privileges but no user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may result in code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and denial of service on affected systems running the NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux. The vulnerability requires an attacker with high privileges and network access, limiting the attack surface. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller and monitor for suspicious activity related to file path manipulation. Follow NVIDIA's official channels for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T17:12:33.431Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab291bff7a7c541064a6ab2
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 14:33:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 14:48:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:07 UTC
Views: 9
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