CVE-2026-24190
Received Received - Intake
NVIDIA GPU Driver Kernel Mode Improper Access Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-05-26

Last updated on: 2026-05-26

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where a user could cause improper access to GPU resources. 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
2026-05-26
Generated
2026-05-26
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2026-05-26
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NVD
CVE-2026-24190
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31930
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
nvidia display_driver *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

CVE-2026-24190 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux, specifically in the kernel mode layer. This flaw allows a user to gain improper access to GPU resources.

Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to several serious security issues including denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and execution of arbitrary code.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

If exploited, this vulnerability can have multiple impacts on your system security and stability.

  • Denial of Service: The attacker could cause the system or GPU to become unavailable.
  • Escalation of Privileges: The attacker could gain higher-level access than intended.
  • Information Disclosure: Sensitive data could be exposed to unauthorized users.
  • Data Tampering: The attacker could modify data improperly.
  • Code Execution: Arbitrary code could be executed, potentially leading to full system compromise.

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