7.8
HIGH
CVE-2022-42270
NVIDIA Linux Nvdla Emu Stack Overflow Vulnerability
Description

NVIDIA distributions of Linux contain a vulnerability in nvdla_emu_task_submit, where unvalidated input may allow a local attacker to cause stack-based buffer overflow in kernel code, which may lead to escalation of privileges, compromised integrity and confidentiality, and denial of service.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 30, 2022, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 7, 2023, 3:53 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-42270 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Nvidia jetson_linux
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2022-42270.

URL Resource
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5417 Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-42270 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description NVIDIA distributions of Linux contain a vulnerability in nvdla_emu_task_submit, where unvalidated input may allow a local attacker to cause stack-based buffer overflow in kernel code, which may lead to escalation of privileges, compromised integrity and confidentiality, and denial of service. NVIDIA distributions of Linux contain a vulnerability in nvdla_emu_task_submit, where unvalidated input may allow a local attacker to cause stack-based buffer overflow in kernel code, which may lead to escalation of privileges, compromised integrity and confidentiality, and denial of service.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 09, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5417 No Types Assigned https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5417 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-787
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 32.7.2 OR cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_agx_xavier:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_agx_xavier_16gb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_agx_xavier_32gb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_agx_xavier_64gb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_agx_xavier_8gb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_agx_xavier_industrial:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_xavier_nx:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_xavier_nx_16gb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-42270 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.06 }} 0.02%

score

0.23693

percentile

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