Vulnerability identifier: #VU86291

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42272

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DGX Station A100
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DGX Station A800
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the IPMI handler. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DGX Station A100: All versions

DGX Station A800: All versions

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5513

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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