How severe is CVE-2022-42272?

CVE-2022-42272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42272?

CVE-2022-42272 affects Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42272?

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-2022-42272 published?

CVE-2022-42272 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42272

CVE-2022-42272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in IPMI handler, where an authorized attacker can cause a buffer overflow, which may lead to code execution, denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42272?: NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in IPMI handler, where an authorized attacker can cause a buffer overflow, which may lead to code execution, denial of service or escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-42272?: CVE-2022-42272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42272?: CVE-2022-42272 affects Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42272?: 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-2022-42272 published?: CVE-2022-42272 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5435

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:dgx_a100_firmware:*:*:*:*:bmc:*:*:*

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