CVE-2022-31601: Medium severity nvidia dgx station a100 firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 4, 2022
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Updated

NVIDIA DGX A100 contains a vulnerability in SBIOS in the SmbiosPei, which may allow a highly privileged local attacker to cause an out-of-bounds write, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, compromised integrity, and information disclosure.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nvidia Dgx A100 Firmware<22.5.5
Nvidia DGX A100

Event History

Jul 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31601?

CVE-2022-31601 is a vulnerability found in NVIDIA DGX A100's SBIOS in the SmbiosPei component that could allow a highly privileged local attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write, potentially leading to code execution, denial of service, compromised integrity, and information disclosure.

2

How does CVE-2022-31601 affect NVIDIA DGX A100?

CVE-2022-31601 affects NVIDIA DGX A100 by exploiting a vulnerability in its SBIOS in the SmbiosPei component, enabling a highly privileged local attacker to cause an out-of-bounds write, which can result in code execution, denial of service, compromised integrity, and information disclosure.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31601?

The severity of CVE-2022-31601 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.7.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2022-31601 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-31601 vulnerability, it is recommended to update NVIDIA DGX A100 firmware to version 22.5.5 or higher. Please refer to the official NVIDIA advisory for more information.

5

Is NVIDIA DGX A100 vulnerable to CVE-2022-31601?

No, NVIDIA DGX A100 is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-31601.

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