CVE-2026-24187
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Use-After-Free in NVIDIA Linux Display Driver

Publication date: 2026-05-26

Last updated on: 2026-06-11

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a use-after-free. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.
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Published
2026-05-26
Last Modified
2026-06-11
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-05-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-24187
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31919
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
nvidia gpu_display_driver From 595 (inc) to 595.71.05 (exc)
nvidia gpu_display_driver From 535 (inc) to 535.309.01 (exc)
nvidia gpu_display_driver From 580 (inc) to 580.159.03 (exc)
nvidia gpu_display_driver From 535 (inc) to 539.72 (exc)
nvidia gpu_display_driver From 580 (inc) to 582.53 (exc)
nvidia gpu_display_driver From 595 (inc) to 595.36 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-24187 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux involving a use-after-free condition. This means that the software improperly handles memory that has already been freed, which an attacker can exploit.

Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause various harmful effects such as denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and even arbitrary code execution.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can have serious impacts including:

  • Denial of service, which can disrupt normal operations.
  • Escalation of privileges, allowing attackers to gain higher access rights.
  • Information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data.
  • Data tampering, which can compromise data integrity.
  • Arbitrary code execution, enabling attackers to run malicious code.
Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux could lead to information disclosure and data tampering, which may impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA that require protection of sensitive data.

Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access or modification of data, potentially violating confidentiality and integrity requirements mandated by these regulations.

However, specific impacts on compliance depend on the environment in which the vulnerable software is deployed and the nature of the data processed.

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