CVE-2025-33235: NVIDIA Resiliency Extension for Linux contains a vulnerability in the checkpointing core, where an attacker ma

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-33235?

nvidia resiliency extension: upgrade to 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-33235 being exploited?

CVE-2025-33235 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-2025-33235 affect?

CVE-2025-33235 affects nvidia resiliency extension. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). NVIDIA Resiliency Extension for Linux contains a vulnerability in the checkpointing core, where an attacker may cause a race condition. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, denial

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-33235?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-33235 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting nvidia resiliency extension. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NVIDIA Resiliency Extension for Linux contains a vulnerability in the checkpointing core, where an attacker may cause a race condition. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2025-12-16
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

2025-12-16 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia nvidia resiliency extension UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.5.0 · 0.5.0 rc1 · 0.5.0 rc2 · 0.5.0 rc3 · 0.5.0 rc4 · 0.5.0 rc5 · 0.5.0 rc6 · 0.5.0 rc7

Fixed in: 0.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nvidia-resiliency-extension || rpm -q nvidia-resiliency-extension || nvidia-resiliency-extension --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nvidia-resiliency-extension

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nvidia-resiliency-extension

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-2025-33235?

nvidia resiliency extension: upgrade to 0.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-33235 being exploited?

CVE-2025-33235 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-2025-33235 affect?

CVE-2025-33235 affects nvidia resiliency extension. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). NVIDIA Resiliency Extension for Linux contains a vulnerability in the checkpointing core, where an attacker may cause a race condition. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, denial

How urgent is CVE-2025-33235?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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