Description
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.
Published: 2026-09-22
Score: 6.6 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

The NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a flaw that permits an attacker to externally control the name or path of a file that the controller processes. If unvalidated, this can lead to the controller accessing or executing arbitrary files, which may result in code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, or denial of service. The weakness aligns with CWE‑73, representing improper handling of user‑controlled file paths.

Affected Systems

NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux is affected. No specific product versions are listed, so any deployment of this software could be vulnerable until a vendor patch is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.6 indicates moderate severity, and the EPSS score is not provided, leaving the precise exploitation likelihood indeterminate. The vulnerability is not yet listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting limited known exploitation. Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker needs a way to supply a crafted file name or path to the controller—this could originate from an authenticated user interface or an unauthenticated network endpoint that accepts file metadata. If the controller then performs file operations without enforcing path constraints, the attacker could manipulate privileged files or introduce malicious executables, enabling the impacts described.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 22, 2026 at 16:50 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller firmware or software release that contains the path‑validation fix once it becomes available.
  • If a patch is not yet released, confine the controller’s operating directory to a non‑privileged, read‑only location and enforce strict file‑system permissions to deny writes outside that area.
  • Implement runtime input validation or sanitization for file names and paths before they are handed to the controller, ensuring that directory traversal sequences and absolute paths are rejected or resolved to a safe workspace.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 22, 2026 at 16:50 UTC.

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History

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Nvidia infra Controller
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:infra_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Nvidia infra Controller

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nvidia
Nvidia infrastructure Controller
Vendors & Products Nvidia
Nvidia infrastructure Controller

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Path Traversal Allowing External File Control in NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Weaknesses CWE-73
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Linux Linux Kernel
Nvidia Infra Controller Infrastructure Controller
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: nvidia

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-22T15:26:46.627Z

Reserved: 2026-07-21T17:12:33.431Z

Link: CVE-2026-65125

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Updated: 2026-09-22T15:26:36.485Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-22T15:17:12.800

Modified: 2026-09-29T18:19:56.500

Link: CVE-2026-65125

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-22T19:14:46Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-73

    External Control of File Name or Path