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CVE-2026-65125

MEDIUM 6.6

Published 2026-09-22 · Last modified 2026-09-22

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.

NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS

No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.

Exploitation likelihood

0.6%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 46th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

6.6CVSS 3.1 · MEDIUM

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Nvidia Linux

Products Infrastructure Controller Infra Controller Linux Kernel

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path

CVSS vector

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

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
NvidiaInfra Controller< 2.0.0

All CVSS metrics

  • MEDIUM 6.6 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • MEDIUM 6.6 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 8.8 v3.1 · NVD Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

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Technical & other

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS