CVE-2026-24194

Name: CVE-2026-24194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-26T18:16:38.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-24194 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in a kernel mode layer handler, where a user could cause improper permission handling. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in a kernel mode layer handler, where a user could cause improper permission handling. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-281

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 535, < 535.309.01
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 535, < 539.72
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 580, < 580.159.03
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 580, < 582.53
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 595, < 595.36
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 595, < 595.71.05

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24194Third Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821Vendor Advisory
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24194Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24194?

How severe is CVE-2026-24194?

CVE-2026-24194 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24194?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST