CVE-2022-21820

Name: CVE-2022-21820
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-24T17:15:08.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 16.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21820 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA DCGM contains a vulnerability in nvhostengine, where a network user can cause detection of error conditions without action, which may lead to limited code execution, some denial of service, escalation of privileges, and limited impacts to both data confidentiality and integrity.. EPSS estimates a 16.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA DCGM contains a vulnerability in nvhostengine, where a network user can cause detection of error conditions without action, which may lead to limited code execution, some denial of service, escalation of privileges, and limited impacts to both data confidentiality and integrity.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

16.95%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Data Center Gpu Manager	< 2.3.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167396/NVIDIA-Data-Center-GPU-Manager-Remote-Memory-Corruption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5328Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167396/NVIDIA-Data-Center-GPU-Manager-Remote-Memory-Corruption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5328Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21820?

How severe is CVE-2022-21820?

CVE-2022-21820 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21820?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST