7.6
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2024-0148
NVIDIA Jetson UEFI Firmware RCM Boot Mode Code Injection Vulnerability
Description

NVIDIA Jetson Linux and IGX OS image contains a vulnerability in the UEFI firmware RCM boot mode, where an unprivileged attacker with physical access to the device could load untrusted code. A successful exploit might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure. The scope of the impacts can extend to other components.

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Published Date :

Feb. 25, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 25, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update UEFI firmware to patch the RCM boot mode vulnerability affecting NVIDIA Jetson and IGX.
  • Update NVIDIA Jetson Linux to the latest version.
  • Update NVIDIA IGX OS to the latest version.
  • Ensure UEFI firmware is updated for RCM boot mode.
  • Restrict physical access to devices.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-0148.

URL Resource
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5617
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-0148 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Daily CyberSecurity
NVIDIA Extends Windows 10 Driver Support to October 2026, Offering Gamers a One-Year Reprieve

NVIDIA would issue its final feature update for the GTX 7XX, 9XX, and 10XX series graphics cards in October 2025. Thereafter, NVIDIA will only provide security updates for a period of three years, add ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 01, 2025 (4 weeks ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
NVIDIA Update: 14 Vulnerabilities Patched in GPU Drivers & vGPU Software

NVIDIA has released software security updates for its GPU Display Drivers and vGPU software across Windows, Linux, and virtualized environments, addressing a total of 14 vulnerabilities, some of which ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 26, 2025 (1 month ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Nvidia Flaws Expose Jetson AI & Robotics Platforms to RCE and Data Theft

Nvidia has released a security update for its Jetson Linux and IGX platforms, addressing two vulnerabilities that could expose systems to code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and informa ... Read more

Published Date: Jul 19, 2025 (1 month, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
NVIDIA Issues Security Update for Jetson AGX Orin and IGX Orin to Patch UEFI Vulnerability – CVE-2024-0148

NVIDIA has issued a security update to address a high-severity vulnerability affecting its Jetson AGX Orin Series and IGX Orin devices. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-0148, could allow an a ... Read more

Published Date: Feb 27, 2025 (6 months ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-0148 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 25, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description NVIDIA Jetson Linux and IGX OS image contains a vulnerability in the UEFI firmware RCM boot mode, where an unprivileged attacker with physical access to the device could load untrusted code. A successful exploit might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure. The scope of the impacts can extend to other components.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-447
    Added Reference https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5617
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.6
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