CVE-2026-24194
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NVIDIA Linux Display Driver Kernel Mode Permission Handling Flaw

Publication date: 2026-05-26

Last updated on: 2026-06-11

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

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.
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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-2026-24194
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31932
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-281 The product does not preserve permissions or incorrectly preserves permissions when copying, restoring, or sharing objects, which can cause them to have less restrictive permissions than intended.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-24194 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux, specifically in a kernel mode layer handler. The flaw involves improper permission handling, which means that the system does not correctly enforce access controls in this part of the driver.

A user could exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions by bypassing normal permission checks.

Impact Analysis

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

  • Denial of Service: The system or driver could be made unavailable or unstable.
  • Escalation of Privileges: An attacker could gain higher-level access than intended.
  • Information Disclosure: Sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized users.
  • Data Tampering: Data integrity could be compromised by unauthorized modifications.
  • Code Execution: An attacker could run arbitrary code on the affected system.
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.

Specifically, unauthorized access or modification of data due to improper permission handling could result in violations of data privacy and security requirements mandated by these regulations.

However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct effects on compliance with these standards.

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