CVE-2026-65093

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NVIDIA OpenShell Linux Sandbox Escape Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description

NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-09-01

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-14

NVD

CVE-2026-65093

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
nvidia	openshell	to 0.0.33 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-427	The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux has a vulnerability that allows an attacker to escape the sandbox environment. This could lead to unauthorized code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for vulnerable versions of NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux. Review installed packages using commands like 'dpkg -l | grep openshell' or 'rpm -qa | grep openshell' depending on your Linux distribution. Compare versions against NVIDIA's security advisory.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain control over your system, modify or steal sensitive data, and escalate their privileges to perform further malicious actions.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows sandbox escape leading to code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure. This could violate GDPR by exposing personal data or HIPAA by compromising protected health information if exploited in relevant systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux to the latest patched version immediately. Restrict access to the OpenShell service to trusted users only. Monitor system logs for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.

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