CVE-2022-42260

Name: CVE-2022-42260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-30T23:15:11.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42260 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA vGPU Display Driver for Linux guest contains a vulnerability in a D-Bus configuration file, where an unauthorized user in the guest VM can impact protected D-Bus endpoints, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA vGPU Display Driver for Linux guest contains a vulnerability in a D-Bus configuration file, where an unauthorized user in the guest VM can impact protected D-Bus endpoints, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, or data tampering.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	< 11.11
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 12.0, < 13.6
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 14.0, < 14.4
Nvidia	Cloud Gaming	< 525.60.11
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 470, < 470.161.03
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 510, < 510.108.03
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 450, < 450.216.04
Nvidia	Cloud Gaming	< 525.60.12

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5415Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42260?

How severe is CVE-2022-42260?

CVE-2022-42260 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42260?

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