How severe is CVE-2022-21816?

CVE-2022-21816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-21816 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21816?

CVE-2022-21816 primarily affects Nvidia Cloud Gaming Virtual Gpu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21816?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-21816 published?

CVE-2022-21816 was published on 2022-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21816

CVE-2022-21816 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Cloud Gaming Virtual Gpu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Nvidia Cloud Gaming Virtual Gpu
Published: 2022-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (nvidia.ko), where a user in the guest OS can cause a GPU interrupt storm on the hypervisor host, leading to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21816?: NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (nvidia.ko), where a user in the guest OS can cause a GPU interrupt storm on the hypervisor host, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-21816?: CVE-2022-21816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-21816 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21816?: CVE-2022-21816 primarily affects Nvidia Cloud Gaming Virtual Gpu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21816?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21816 published?: CVE-2022-21816 was published on 2022-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5312

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:cloud_gaming_virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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