CVE-2025-33228
7.3 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-33228 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nvidia cuda_toolkit. It was published on January 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
NVIDIA Nsight Systems contains a vulnerability in the gfx_hotspot recipe, where an attacker could cause an OS command injection by supplying a malicious string to the process_nsys_rep_cli.py script if the script is invoked manually. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nvidia. Update cuda_toolkit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| nvidia | cuda_toolkit | >= 0, < 13.1.0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-33228?
CVE-2025-33228 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nvidia cuda_toolkit. It was published on January 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-33228?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-33228?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nvidia. Update cuda_toolkit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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