CVE-2026-24198
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Race Condition Memory Leak in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux

Publication date: 2026-05-26

Last updated on: 2026-05-26

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an advanced attacker could use a race condition to leak sensitive memory, which might cause limited exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, data tampering, and information disclosure.
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Published
2026-05-26
Last Modified
2026-05-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-24198
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31924
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Vendor Product Version / Range
nvidia gpu_display_driver *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux and involves a race condition that an advanced attacker could exploit.

By exploiting this race condition, the attacker might be able to leak sensitive memory, which could lead to limited exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized users.

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200, which means it involves exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor.

Impact Analysis

A successful exploit of this vulnerability could result in several impacts:

  • Denial of service, potentially disrupting normal operations.
  • Data tampering, which could compromise the integrity of information.
  • Information disclosure, leading to unauthorized exposure of sensitive data.
Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux could lead to limited exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors through a race condition. This exposure of sensitive data may impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive and personal information.

Specifically, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information can violate data protection requirements under these regulations, potentially resulting in legal and regulatory consequences for affected organizations.

However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct impact on compliance or mitigation measures related to these standards.

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