CVE-2022-42290: nvidia dgx_a100_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-42290 is a high (CVSS 8.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in nvidia dgx_a100_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62.6% 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 SPX REST API, where an authorized attacker can inject arbitrary shell commands, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure and data tampering.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.