CVE-2026-24150
Remote Code Execution in NVIDIA Megatron-LM Checkpoint Loading
Publication date: 2026-03-24
Last updated on: 2026-03-25
Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| nvidia | megatron-lm | to 0.15.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-502 | The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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