CVE-2026-65118
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Improper Certificate Validation in NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper certificate validation. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.

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Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-09-22
Generated
2026-09-22
AI Q&A
2026-09-22
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-65118
EUVD
EUVD-2026-84421

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nvidia infrastructure_controller *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-295 The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.

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Executive Summary

NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux has a vulnerability allowing improper certificate validation. This could let an attacker exploit weak validation to disclose information, alter data, or disrupt services through denial of service.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could intercept sensitive data, modify stored or transmitted information, or cause system outages by exploiting improper certificate checks in the NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or tampering, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's integrity and confidentiality rules, potentially resulting in legal penalties or compliance failures.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates or patches provided by NVIDIA for the Infrastructure Controller for Linux. Monitor NVIDIA's security bulletins for additional guidance and verify the integrity of downloaded files using provided SHA256 checksums.

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