CVE-2022-42284
CVE-2022-42284 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Bmc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-312.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-312
- Affected product: Nvidia Bmc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA BMC stores user passwords in an obfuscated form in a database accessible by the host. This may lead to a credentials exposure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42284?
- NVIDIA BMC stores user passwords in an obfuscated form in a database accessible by the host. This may lead to a credentials exposure.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42284?
- CVE-2022-42284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-42284 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-42284?
- CVE-2022-42284 affects Nvidia Bmc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-42284?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-42284 published?
- CVE-2022-42284 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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