CVE-2026-65161
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Information Disclosure in NVIDIA AIStore for Linux

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA AIStore for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Promote API where an unauthenticated remote attacker may read files accessible to the target process by supplying a crafted absolute source path. A successful exploit may lead to information disclosure.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-13
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-10-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65161
EUVD
EUVD-2026-98554

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Vendor Product Version / Range
NVIDIA AIStore framework 0 to 4.9

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

NVIDIA AIStore for Linux has a vulnerability in the Promote API that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read files accessible to the target process by providing a crafted absolute source path. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure.

Detection Guidance

Detect this vulnerability by monitoring network traffic for unauthorized access attempts to the Promote API in NVIDIA AIStore. Check logs for requests with absolute source paths. Use tools like Wireshark or tcpdump to inspect traffic on ports used by AIStore.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive files on the system running NVIDIA AIStore, potentially exposing confidential data such as configuration files, user data, or other restricted information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access to personal or health data, resulting in legal penalties, data breach notifications, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from NVIDIA for AIStore. Restrict network access to the Promote API using firewalls. Disable the Promote API if not required. Monitor for unusual file access patterns.

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