CVE-2025-33196
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in NVIDIA DGX Spark GB10's SROOT firmware allows resource reuse, potentially enabling information disclosure. Attackers could exploit this to access sensitive data from the system. Only users of NVIDIA DGX Spark GB10 systems are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- NVIDIA DGX Spark GB10
📦 What is this software?
Dgx Os by Nvidia
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete information disclosure of sensitive system data, potentially including credentials, configuration details, or proprietary information stored in memory.
Likely Case
Partial information disclosure of system state or configuration data, potentially revealing system architecture or operational details.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper access controls and network segmentation prevent attackers from reaching vulnerable systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires access to the system and knowledge of the vulnerability to exploit
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: SROOT firmware update as specified in NVIDIA advisory
Vendor Advisory: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5720
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review NVIDIA advisory ESA-2025-001. 2. Download updated SROOT firmware from NVIDIA. 3. Apply firmware update following NVIDIA documentation. 4. Reboot system to activate new firmware.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate DGX Spark GB10 systems from untrusted networks and limit access to authorized administrators only
Access Control Hardening
allImplement strict access controls and authentication requirements for accessing DGX management interfaces
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate vulnerable systems
- Enhance monitoring and logging for unauthorized access attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check SROOT firmware version against NVIDIA advisory ESA-2025-001Check Version:
Check system firmware version through DGX management interface or NVIDIA system toolsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify SROOT firmware has been updated to version specified in NVIDIA advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual firmware access patterns
- Multiple failed access attempts to SROOT components
- Unexpected system reboots or firmware changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic to DGX management interfaces
- Multiple connection attempts to firmware update ports
SIEM Query:
source="dgx_logs" AND (event_type="firmware_access" OR event_type="system_reboot") AND user!="authorized_admin"