CVE-2022-42281 Memory corruption in NVIDIA DGX servers
A highly privileged local attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write in NVIDIA DGX A100 SBIOS to execute code, cause denial of service, or compromise data integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-42281?
CVE-2022-42281 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in NVIDIA DGX servers, published on 13 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-42281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in NVIDIA DGX servers
Sources
Also known as GHSA-99h9-9vj2-h3ch.