CVE-2022-21816
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2022-21816 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (nvidia.ko), where a user in the guest OS can cause a GPU interrupt storm on the hypervisor host, leading to a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (nvidia.ko), where a user in the guest OS can cause a GPU interrupt storm on the hypervisor host, leading to a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Cloud Gaming Virtual Gpu | < 2022 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 8.0, < 8.10 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 11.0, < 11.7 |
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 13.0, < 13.2 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5312Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5312Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-21816?
NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (nvidia.ko), where a user in the guest OS can cause a GPU interrupt storm on the hypervisor host, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-21816?
CVE-2022-21816 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21816?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-21816?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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