Vulnerability identifier: #VU86306

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42284

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

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 local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information. A local attacker can obtain user credentials.

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?

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.