How severe is CVE-2022-42266?

CVE-2022-42266 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42266 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-2022-42266?

CVE-2022-42266 primarily affects Nvidia 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-2022-42266?

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

When was CVE-2022-42266 published?

CVE-2022-42266 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42266

CVE-2022-42266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Nvidia Virtual Gpu
Published: 2022-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an unprivileged regular user can cause exposure of sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information, which may lead to limited information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42266?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an unprivileged regular user can cause exposure of sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information, which may lead to limited information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2022-42266?: CVE-2022-42266 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42266 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-2022-42266?: CVE-2022-42266 primarily affects Nvidia 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-2022-42266?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42266 published?: CVE-2022-42266 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:virtual_gpu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:cloud_gaming:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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