How severe is CVE-2022-3216?

CVE-2022-3216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-3216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3216?

CVE-2022-3216 affects Nintendo Game Boy Color Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3216?

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

When was CVE-2022-3216 published?

CVE-2022-3216 was published on 2022-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3216

CVE-2022-3216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nintendo Game Boy Color Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-674.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-674
Affected product: Nintendo Game Boy Color Firmware
Published: 2022-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Nintendo Game Boy Color and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Mobile Adapter GB. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-208606 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3216?: A vulnerability has been found in Nintendo Game Boy Color and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Mobile Adapter GB. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-208606 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-3216?: CVE-2022-3216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-3216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3216?: CVE-2022-3216 affects Nintendo Game Boy Color Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3216?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3216 published?: CVE-2022-3216 was published on 2022-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nintendo:game_boy_color_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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