How severe is CVE-2022-42267?

CVE-2022-42267 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42267 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42267?

CVE-2022-42267 affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42267?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-42267 published?

CVE-2022-42267 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42267

CVE-2022-42267 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Virtual Gpu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Nvidia Virtual Gpu
Published: 2022-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability where a regular user can cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42267?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability where a regular user can cause an out-of-bounds read, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2022-42267?: CVE-2022-42267 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42267 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42267?: CVE-2022-42267 affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42267?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-42267 published?: CVE-2022-42267 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 (1)

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

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