Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA DCGM contains a vulnerability in nvhostengine, where a network user can cause detection of error conditions without action, which may lead to limited code execution, some denial of service, escalation of privileges, and limited impacts to both data confidentiality and integrity.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Data Center Gpu Manager | < 2.3.5 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167396/NVIDIA-Data-Center-GPU-Manager-RemotExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5328PatchVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167396/NVIDIA-Data-Center-GPU-Manager-RemotExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5328PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-21820?
CVE-2022-21820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA DCGM contains a vulnerability in nvhostengine, where a network user can cause detection of error conditions without action, which may lead to limited code execution, some denial of service, esc...
How severe is CVE-2022-21820?
CVE-2022-21820 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-21820?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Data Center Gpu Manager, Linux Linux Kernel.