CVE-2026-24184
NVIDIA Cumulus Linux LLDP Daemon Buffer Overflow
Description
NVIDIA Cumulus Linux contains a vulnerability in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) daemon component, where an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network could cause buffer overflow by sending crafted LLDP frames. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 18, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2026, 3:06 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9576f279-3576-44b5-a4af-b9a8644b2de6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the NVIDIA Cumulus Linux software.
- Apply patches for the LLDP daemon.
- Validate LLDP configuration settings.
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-2026-24184.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5817 | Patch |
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24184 | US Government Resource |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24184 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
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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.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:cumulus_linux:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:* versions up to (including) 5.16.0 *cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:cumulus_linux:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* versions up to (including) 5.11.5 Added Reference Type NVIDIA Corporation: https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5817 Types: Patch Added Reference Type NVIDIA Corporation: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24184 Types: US Government Resource Added Reference Type NVIDIA Corporation: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24184 Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'Cumulus Linux GA', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.0 to 5.16'}], 'platforms': ['Cumulus Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'Cumulus Linux LTS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.0 to 5.11.5'}], 'platforms': ['Cumulus Linux(5.11)'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'Cumulus Linux LTS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.0 to 5.9.5'}], 'platforms': ['Cumulus Linux(5.9)'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description NVIDIA Cumulus Linux contains a vulnerability in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) daemon component, where an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network could cause buffer overflow by sending crafted LLDP frames. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-120 Added Reference https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5817 Added Reference https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24184 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24184 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-24184', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-18T18:31:29.038735Z'}