CVE-2025-33179: NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and NVOS products contain a vulnerability in the NVUE interface, where a low-privileged u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-33179?

cumulus linux: upgrade to 5.9.4, 5.11.4, 5.14.0; nvos: upgrade to 25.02.2452, 25.02.4282, 25.02.5030. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-33179 being exploited?

CVE-2025-33179 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-2025-33179 affect?

CVE-2025-33179 affects cumulus linux, nvos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and NVOS products contain a vulnerability in the NVUE interface, where a low-privileged user could run an unauthorized command. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-33179?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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CVE-2025-33179 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting cumulus linux, nvos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and NVOS products contain a vulnerability in the NVUE interface, where a low-privileged user could run an unauthorized command. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266
Published	2026-02-24
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

2026-02-24 20:27 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia cumulus linux UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.14.0 · >= 5.9.0 and < 5.9.4 · >= 5.11.0 and < 5.11.4

Fixed in: 5.9.4, 5.11.4, 5.14.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.9.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

nvidia nvos UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.02.2452 · < 25.02.4282 · < 25.02.5030

Fixed in: 25.02.2452, 25.02.4282, 25.02.5030

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2025-33179?

cumulus linux: upgrade to 5.9.4, 5.11.4, 5.14.0; nvos: upgrade to 25.02.2452, 25.02.4282, 25.02.5030. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-33179 being exploited?

CVE-2025-33179 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-2025-33179 affect?

CVE-2025-33179 affects cumulus linux, nvos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). NVIDIA Cumulus Linux and NVOS products contain a vulnerability in the NVUE interface, where a low-privileged user could run an unauthorized command. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2025-33179?

Priority 45/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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