CVE-2025-23342: The NVIDIA NVDebug tool contains a vulnerability that may allow an actor to gain access to a privileged accoun

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-23342?

nvdebug: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-23342 being exploited?

CVE-2025-23342 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-23342 affect?

CVE-2025-23342 affects nvdebug. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). The NVIDIA NVDebug tool contains a vulnerability that may allow an actor to gain access to a privileged account . A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, informatio

Routine

HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2025-23342 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) 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 a privileged account . A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure and data tampering.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2025-09-09
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

2025-09-09 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia nvdebug UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.0

Fixed in: 1.7.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nvdebug

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nvdebug

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-23342?

nvdebug: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-23342 being exploited?

CVE-2025-23342 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-2025-23342 affect?

CVE-2025-23342 affects nvdebug. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). The NVIDIA NVDebug tool contains a vulnerability that may allow an actor to gain access to a privileged account . A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, informatio

How urgent is CVE-2025-23342?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

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