CVE-2022-3216

Name: CVE-2022-3216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-14T20:15:09.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3216 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in Nintendo Game Boy Color and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Mobile Adapter GB. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Nintendo Game Boy Color and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Mobile Adapter GB. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-208606 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nintendo	Game Boy Color Firmware	All versions

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.208606Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://xcellerator.github.io/posts/tetsuji/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.208606Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://xcellerator.github.io/posts/tetsuji/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3216?

How severe is CVE-2022-3216?

CVE-2022-3216 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3216?

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Source: NVD / NIST