NVIDIA Onyx Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NVIDIA Onyx switches. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the /admin/launch endpoint. When parsing the script query parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device.
Additional Details
NVIDIA has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5563
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-08-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2024-10-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2024-10-09 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Lachlan Davidson
