CVE-2026-24196
Out-of-Bounds Read in NVIDIA Linux Display Driver
Publication date: 2026-05-26
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| nvidia | display_driver | linux |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24196 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux that allows a user to trigger an out-of-bounds read.
This means that an attacker with local access and low privileges can cause the driver to read memory outside of its intended boundaries.
Exploiting this flaw could lead to denial of service and unauthorized disclosure of information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, causing the affected system or service to become unavailable.
Additionally, it could result in information disclosure, meaning sensitive data could be exposed to unauthorized users.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There is no specific information provided about detection methods or commands to identify this vulnerability on your network or system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The provided information does not include explicit mitigation steps or recommendations to address this vulnerability.