CVE-2022-42281
CVE-2022-42281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware
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Description
NVIDIA DGX A100 contains a vulnerability in SBIOS in the FsRecovery, which may allow a highly privileged local attacker to cause an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, compromised integrity, and information disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42281?
- NVIDIA DGX A100 contains a vulnerability in SBIOS in the FsRecovery, which may allow a highly privileged local attacker to cause an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, compromised integrity, and information disclosure.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42281?
- CVE-2022-42281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-42281 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-42281?
- CVE-2022-42281 affects Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-42281?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-42281 published?
- CVE-2022-42281 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:dgx_a100_firmware:*:*:*:*:sbios:*:*:*
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