CVE-2022-28196: Input Validation

Published Apr 27, 2022
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Updated

NVIDIA Jetson Linux Driver Package contains a vulnerability in the Cboot blobdecompress function, where insufficient validation of untrusted data may allow a local attacker with elevated privileges to cause a memory buffer overflow, which may lead to code execution, limited loss of Integrity, and limited denial of service. The scope of impact can extend to other components.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Nvidia Jetson Linux<32.7.2
Nvidia Jetson AGX Xavier
Nvidia Jetson TX2
Nvidia Jetson Tx2 Nx
Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX

Event History

Apr 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-28196.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28196?

The severity of CVE-2022-28196 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.6.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is NVIDIA Jetson Linux Driver Package version up to 32.7.2.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2022-28196?

A local attacker with elevated privileges can exploit CVE-2022-28196 by causing a memory buffer overflow, leading to code execution and potential loss of integrity.

5

Is NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier affected by CVE-2022-28196?

No, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier is not affected by CVE-2022-28196.

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