CVE-2022-42285

Name: CVE-2022-42285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-13T02:15:08.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42285 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DGX A100 SBIOS contains a vulnerability in the Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI)phase, where a privileged user can disable SPI flash protection, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, or data tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DGX A100 SBIOS contains a vulnerability in the Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI)phase, where a privileged user can disable SPI flash protection, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, 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

0.15%

4.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1231

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Sbios	< 1.18

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5435Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5435Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42285?

How severe is CVE-2022-42285?

CVE-2022-42285 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42285?

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