Vulnerability identifier: #VU62712

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28198

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Omniverse Nucleus
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Omniverse Cache
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: nVidia

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the configuration of OpenSSL. An attacker with physical access can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Omniverse Nucleus: 2021.3.2

Omniverse Cache: 2021.3.0

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5342

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.