CVE-2024-0130
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in NVIDIA UFM products allows attackers to bypass authentication by sending malformed requests via the Ethernet management interface. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation, data manipulation, denial of service, or information disclosure. Organizations using NVIDIA UFM Enterprise, UFM Appliance, or UFM CyberAI are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- NVIDIA UFM Enterprise
- NVIDIA UFM Appliance
- NVIDIA UFM CyberAI
⚠️ 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 administrative privileges, complete data tampering or exfiltration, and persistent denial of service affecting critical infrastructure.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to management functions leading to configuration changes, service disruption, and potential data exposure.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls preventing exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability requires sending malformed requests to the management interface but does not require authentication, making exploitation relatively straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check NVIDIA advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5584
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review NVIDIA advisory for specific patched versions. 2. Download appropriate patch from NVIDIA support portal. 3. Apply patch following NVIDIA documentation. 4. Restart affected UFM services or systems.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict access to UFM management interfaces to trusted administrative networks only
Configure firewall rules to block untrusted access to UFM management ports
Access Control Lists
allImplement strict network ACLs to limit which IP addresses can reach the management interface
Add ACL rules on network devices to permit only authorized management stations
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate UFM management interfaces from untrusted networks
- Deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems to monitor for malformed requests targeting the management interface
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check current UFM version against NVIDIA advisory and verify if management interface is accessible from untrusted networksCheck Version:
Check UFM web interface or CLI for version information (specific command varies by product)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify UFM version matches patched release from NVIDIA advisory and test that malformed requests no longer bypass authentication📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful access
- Unusual request patterns to management interface
- Malformed HTTP/network requests to UFM management ports
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic to UFM management ports from unauthorized sources
- Patterns of malformed packets targeting management interface
SIEM Query:
source_ip NOT IN (trusted_admin_ips) AND dest_port IN (ufm_management_ports) AND (http_status=200 OR successful_auth)