CVE-2022-42277: nvidia dgx_station_a100_firmware
CVSS: 8.2v3.1HighModified
Published 13-01-2023Last modified 07-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-42277 is a high (CVSS 8.2) vulnerability in nvidia dgx_station_a100_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 7.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.18%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-01-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
NVIDIA DGX Station contains a vulnerability in SBIOS in the SmiFlash, where a local user with elevated privileges can read, write and erase flash, which may lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, and information disclosure. The scope of impact can extend to other components.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.5–8.2
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.18% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-288Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or ChannelThe product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
- CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical FunctionThe product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
Affected systems
Nvidia2 products
- dgx_station_a100_firmware< 10.16
- nvidia dgx serversAll SBIOS firmware versions prior to 10.16
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5435Vendor Advisory