#VU69853 Input validation error in nVidia products - CVE-2022-42269

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69853

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42269

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Jetson AGX Xavier series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson Xavier NX
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson TX1
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson TX2 series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson TX2 NX
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in an SMC call handler. A local administrator can cause information disclosure and compromise integrity.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Jetson AGX Xavier series: 32.7.2

Jetson Xavier NX: 32.7.2

Jetson TX1: 32.7.2

Jetson TX2 series: 32.7.2

Jetson TX2 NX: 32.7.2

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External links
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5417

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.