CVE-2024-0112
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin and IGX Orin software allows attackers to escalate permissions through improper input validation. Successful exploitation could lead to code execution, denial of service, data corruption, information disclosure, or privilege escalation. Organizations using these NVIDIA embedded systems are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
- NVIDIA IGX Orin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with root-level code execution leading to complete control of the device, data theft, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Limited privilege escalation allowing unauthorized access to restricted functions or data, potentially leading to service disruption or data corruption.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper network segmentation, least privilege access controls, and regular security monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of initial access or privilege; the advisory suggests limited permission escalation rather than full unauthenticated compromise.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check NVIDIA advisory for specific fixed versions
Vendor Advisory: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5611
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Review NVIDIA advisory ID 5611 for specific patch details. 2. Download and apply the latest security updates from NVIDIA. 3. Update JetPack SDK and firmware to recommended versions. 4. Verify updates through version checks.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate affected devices from untrusted networks and limit communication to necessary services only.
Least Privilege Configuration
allConfigure systems with minimal necessary permissions and disable unnecessary services.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls and firewall rules to limit exposure
- Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring for suspicious privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check current JetPack SDK version and compare against NVIDIA's patched version list in advisory 5611.Check Version:
dpkg -l | grep -i jetpack # For Debian-based systems, or check NVIDIA system management toolsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify system is running patched versions as specified in NVIDIA's security bulletin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected privilege escalation events
- Unauthorized process execution with elevated permissions
- System service anomalies
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from embedded devices
- Anomalous authentication attempts to device services
SIEM Query:
source="jetson-logs" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR process_name="unexpected_service")