CVE-2026-24198
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux Memory Leak and Denial of Service
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an advanced attacker could use a race condition to leak sensitive memory, which might cause limited exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, data tampering, and information disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 24, 2026, 11:10 a.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 | MEDIUM | 9576f279-3576-44b5-a4af-b9a8644b2de6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update NVIDIA GPU display driver to the latest version.
- Restart the system after driver installation.
- Monitor system for any abnormal behavior.
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-2026-24198.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24198 | |
| https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821 | |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24198 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver para Linux, Description: Controlador de pantalla de GPU NVIDIA para Linux contiene una vulnerabilidad donde un atacante avanzado podría usar una condición de carrera para filtrar memoria sensible, lo que podría causar una exposición limitada de información sensible a un actor no autorizado. Un exploit exitoso de esta vulnerabilidad podría conducir a denegación de servicio, manipulación de datos y revelación de información. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'GeForce', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'All driver versions prior to 595.71.05'}], 'platforms': ['Linux(R595)'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'GeForce', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'All driver versions prior to 580.159.03'}], 'platforms': ['Linux(R580)'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'NVIDIA RTX, Quadro, NVS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'All driver versions prior to 595.71.05'}], 'platforms': ['Linux(R595)'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'NVIDIA RTX, Quadro, NVS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'All driver versions prior to 580.159.03'}], 'platforms': ['Linux(R580)'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'Tesla', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'All driver versions prior to 595.71.05'}], 'platforms': ['Linux(R595)'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'Tesla', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'All driver versions prior to 580.159.03'}], 'platforms': ['Linux(R580)'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-24198', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-26T18:27:58.663079Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an advanced attacker could use a race condition to leak sensitive memory, which might cause limited exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, data tampering, and information disclosure. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-200 Added Reference https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24198 Added Reference https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24198