CVE-2026-65162
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NVIDIA AIStore Kubernetes PodSpec Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA AIStore for Linux contains a vulnerability in the legacy ETL Kubernetes PodSpec initialization API where a remote attacker may supply Kubernetes host-namespace and container-security settings. A successful exploit may lead to code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.

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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-2026-65162
EUVD
EUVD-2026-98555

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Vendor Product Version / Range
NVIDIA AIStore framework 0 to 4.9

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CWE ID Description
CWE-250 The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.

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Executive Summary

NVIDIA AIStore for Linux has a flaw in its legacy ETL Kubernetes PodSpec initialization API. A remote attacker can manipulate Kubernetes host-namespace and container-security settings. Exploitation may result in code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, data tampering, or denial of service.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, steal sensitive data, alter information, or disrupt services on affected systems running NVIDIA AIStore for Linux.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update NVIDIA AIStore to the latest patched version to address the legacy ETL Kubernetes PodSpec initialization API vulnerability. Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable API endpoint if updates are not immediately feasible.

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