CVE-2025-23252: The NVIDIA NVDebug tool contains a vulnerability that may allow an actor to gain access to restricted componen

Routine

MEDIUM 4.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-23252 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.5) affecting nvdebug. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The NVIDIA NVDebug tool contains a vulnerability that may allow an actor to gain access to restricted components. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to information disclosure.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1244
Published	2025-06-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): NVIDIA Corporation · Vendor: nvidia

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-18 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia nvdebug DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nvdebug || rpm -q nvdebug || nvdebug --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nvdebug sudo apt install nvdebug=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold nvdebug

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nvdebug sudo dnf downgrade nvdebug-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nvdebug

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-23252?

nvdebug: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-23252 being exploited?

CVE-2025-23252 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-23252 affect?

CVE-2025-23252 affects nvdebug. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). The NVIDIA NVDebug tool contains a vulnerability that may allow an actor to gain access to restricted components. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to information disclosure.

How urgent is CVE-2025-23252?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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