CVE-2022-42286 Memory corruption in NVIDIA DGX servers

Medium 6.0 Published 13 Jan 2023 Updated 7 Apr 2025

A memory corruption vulnerability in NVIDIA DGX A100 SBIOS allows attackers to execute code, escalate privileges, or cause denial of service.

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-2022-42286?

CVE-2022-42286 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

DGX A100 SBIOS contains a vulnerability in Bds, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42286?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nvidia Sbios.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42286?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42286 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-2022-42286 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42286 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-35c2-3wwv-hfxv.