CVE-2022-42261

Name: CVE-2022-42261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-30T23:15:11.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42261 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where an input index is not validated, which may lead to buffer overrun, which in turn may cause data tampering, information disclosure, or denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where an input index is not validated, which may lead to buffer overrun, which in turn may cause data tampering, information disclosure, or denial of service.

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%

17.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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	< 525.60.12
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 470, < 470.161.03
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 510, < 510.108.03
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 450, < 450.216.04

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-2022-42261?

How severe is CVE-2022-42261?

CVE-2022-42261 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-2022-42261?

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