What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21820?

CVE-2022-21820 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 16.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-21820?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-21820. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 16.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-21820?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-21820. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Data Center Gpu Manager CVE-2022-21820

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2022-03-24 psirt@nvidia.com

Denial Of Service RCE Nvidia Data Center Gpu Manager

6.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 24, 2022 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

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,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. 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. Affected products include: Nvidia Data Center Gpu Manager.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.