CVE-2022-42275
CVE-2022-42275 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Bmc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Nvidia Bmc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA BMC IPMI handler allows an unauthenticated host to write to a host SPI flash bypassing secureboot protections. This may lead to a loss of integrity and denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42275?
- NVIDIA BMC IPMI handler allows an unauthenticated host to write to a host SPI flash bypassing secureboot protections. This may lead to a loss of integrity and denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42275?
- CVE-2022-42275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-42275 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-42275?
- CVE-2022-42275 affects Nvidia Bmc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-42275?
- 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-2022-42275 published?
- CVE-2022-42275 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:bmc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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