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NVIDIA Issues Security Advisory for Base Command Manager Vulnerability

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NVIDIA addresses critical vulnerability in Base Command Manager. The company has issued a security advisory for a critical flaw (CVE-2024-0138) in its Base Command Manager software, specifically within the CMDaemon component, which could allow for remote code execution, denial of service, and other serious security risks. This vulnerability, rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, arises from a missing authentication mechanism, making it exploitable without user interaction or special privileges. NVIDIA recommends users update to version 10.24.09a to mitigate the risk and advises rebooting or resynchronizing systems post-update. Users are encouraged to stay informed about security developments through NVIDIA’s Product Security page to maintain a secure computing environment.