How severe is CVE-2022-42278?

CVE-2022-42278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42278?

CVE-2022-42278 affects Nvidia Bmc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42278?

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-2022-42278 published?

CVE-2022-42278 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42278

CVE-2022-42278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Bmc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Nvidia Bmc
Published: 2023-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in SPX REST API, where an authorized attacker can read and write to arbitrary locations within the memory context of the IPMI server process, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure and data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42278?: NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in SPX REST API, where an authorized attacker can read and write to arbitrary locations within the memory context of the IPMI server process, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure and data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2022-42278?: CVE-2022-42278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42278?: CVE-2022-42278 affects Nvidia Bmc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42278?: 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-2022-42278 published?: CVE-2022-42278 was published on 2023-01-13 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:bmc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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