CVE-2026-24150
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Remote Code Execution in NVIDIA Megatron-LM Checkpoint Loading

Publication date: 2026-03-24

Last updated on: 2026-03-25

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Megatron-LM contains a vulnerability in checkpoint loading where an Attacker may cause an RCE by convincing a user to load a maliciously crafted file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
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Published
2026-03-24
Last Modified
2026-03-25
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-24150
EUVD
EUVD-2026-15005
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Vendor Product Version / Range
nvidia megatron-lm to 0.15.3 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-502 The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-24150 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron-LM related to checkpoint loading.

An attacker can exploit this flaw by persuading a user to load a maliciously crafted checkpoint file, which may result in remote code execution (RCE).

Successful exploitation can lead to code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering.

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can have serious impacts including:

  • Remote code execution (RCE), allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code.
  • Escalation of privileges, enabling attackers to gain higher access rights.
  • Information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data.
  • Data tampering, which can compromise data integrity.
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