Description
NVIDIA DGX Spark contains a vulnerability in the system firmware, where a privileged attacker could be able to cause a NULL pointer dereference. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 8.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege Escalation and Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

NVIDIA DGX Spark firmware contains a NULL pointer dereference that a privileged attacker could exploit. If successfully triggered, this flaw can lead to arbitrary code execution, elevation of privileges, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. The vulnerability stems from improper null‑check handling in the firmware code, classed as a NULL pointer dereference weakness.

Affected Systems

The affected product is NVIDIA DGX Spark. Specific firmware versions impacted are not listed in the advisory, so any DGX Spark system running the exposed firmware may be vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.2 indicates a high severity. EPSS is not available and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, suggesting limited public exploitation data. The likely attack vector requires an attacker with privileged or local access to the device, such as a maintenance engineer or someone who can modify firmware. Any successful exploitation could compromise system integrity and availability.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 25, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest NVIDIA firmware update that resolves the NULL pointer dereference flaw.
  • Limit privileged access to DGX Spark devices, ensuring only authorized administrators can modify the firmware or perform low‑level operations.
  • Implement routine firmware integrity checks and monitor system logs for crashes or reboots that could signal exploitation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 25, 2026 at 21:05 UTC.

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History

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nvidia dgx Spark Uefi
CPEs cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:dgx_spark:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:dgx_spark_uefi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Nvidia dgx Spark Uefi

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title NULL Pointer Dereference in NVIDIA DGX Spark Firmware Leading to Code Execution

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nvidia
Nvidia dgx Spark
Vendors & Products Nvidia
Nvidia dgx Spark

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title NULL Pointer Dereference in NVIDIA DGX Spark Firmware Allowing Privileged Code Execution

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0000

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Title NULL Pointer Dereference in NVIDIA DGX Spark Firmware Allowing Privileged Code Execution

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description NVIDIA DGX Spark contains a vulnerability in the system firmware, where a privileged attacker could be able to cause a NULL pointer dereference. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Weaknesses CWE-476
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Nvidia Dgx Spark Dgx Spark Uefi
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: nvidia

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-26T03:56:36.877Z

Reserved: 2026-01-21T19:09:49.054Z

Link: CVE-2026-24263

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Updated: 2026-08-25T19:55:10.180Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T17:17:10.930

Modified: 2026-09-09T13:22:57.420

Link: CVE-2026-24263

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-25T21:15:13Z

Weaknesses