CVE-2022-42287: nvidia bmc Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-42287 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in nvidia bmc. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 13-01-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

NVIDIA BMC contains a vulnerability in IPMI handler, where an authorized attacker can upload and download arbitrary files under certain circumstances, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure and data tampering.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
• CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.