CVE-2026-24196
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux Out-of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure and Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where a user could cause an out-of-bounds read. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service and information disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 26, 2026, 7:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9576f279-3576-44b5-a4af-b9a8644b2de6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches.
- Restart affected systems if required.
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-2026-24196.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24196 | |
| https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821 | |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24196 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where a user could cause an out-of-bounds read. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service and information disclosure. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24196 Added Reference https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24196