CVE-2026-65138
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Arbitrary Memory Read in NVIDIA Slurm

Publication date: 2026-11-03

Last updated on: 2026-11-03

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Slurm contains an attacker-controlled arbitrary-memory read in the slurmstepd socket API that could be used to ex-filtrate authentication keys.

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Published
2026-11-03
Last Modified
2026-11-03
Generated
2026-11-03
AI Q&A
2026-11-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65138
EUVD
EUVD-2026-116011

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
NVIDIA Slurm 25.05.0 through 25.05.8
NVIDIA Slurm 25.11.0 through 25.11.7
NVIDIA Slurm 26.05.0 through 26.05.3

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

NVIDIA Slurm has a flaw where an attacker can read arbitrary memory through the slurmstepd socket API. This allows them to steal authentication keys by exploiting how the system handles socket communications.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems by stealing authentication keys. This could lead to further attacks, data breaches, or unauthorized control over affected resources.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA Slurm to the latest patched version immediately to address the arbitrary-memory read vulnerability in the slurmstepd socket API.

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