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CVE-2022-42278

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.57%

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CVE-2022-42278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in SPX REST API, where an authorized attacker can read and write to arbitrary locations within the memory context of the IPMI server process, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure and data tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in SPX REST API, where an authorized attacker can read and write to arbitrary locations within the memory context of the IPMI server process, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure and 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
0.57%

43.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaBmc< 00.19.07

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42278?
NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in SPX REST API, where an authorized attacker can read and write to arbitrary locations within the memory context of the IPMI server process, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure and data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2022-42278?
CVE-2022-42278 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42278?
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