How severe is CVE-2022-42285?

CVE-2022-42285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42285?

CVE-2022-42285 affects Nvidia Sbios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42285?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-42285 published?

CVE-2022-42285 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42285

CVE-2022-42285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Sbios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-1231.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1231
Affected product: Nvidia Sbios
Published: 2023-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DGX A100 SBIOS contains a vulnerability in the Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI)phase, where a privileged user can disable SPI flash protection, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, or data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42285?: DGX A100 SBIOS contains a vulnerability in the Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI)phase, where a privileged user can disable SPI flash protection, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, or data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2022-42285?: CVE-2022-42285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42285?: CVE-2022-42285 affects Nvidia Sbios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42285 published?: CVE-2022-42285 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)

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