CVE-2026-24248
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NVIDIA Megatron Bridge Code Execution Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-07-01

Last updated on: 2026-07-01

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper control of code generation. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.

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Published
2026-07-01
Last Modified
2026-07-01
Generated
2026-07-01
AI Q&A
2026-07-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-24248
EUVD
EUVD-2026-41016

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Vendor Product Version / Range
nvidia megatron_bridge From 0.0 (inc) to 0.4.0 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-24248 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux where an attacker can improperly control code generation.

This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, tamper with data, and disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94, which relates to improper control of code generation or code injection.

Impact Analysis

Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to serious impacts including unauthorized code execution and escalation of privileges on the affected system.

An attacker could tamper with data and disclose confidential information, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction but has low attack complexity.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux allows for code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure. Such impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data could potentially affect compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and prevention of unauthorized access.

However, the provided information does not explicitly mention any direct effects or assessments related to compliance with these standards.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux versions 0.0 to 0.4.0. Immediate mitigation steps include ensuring that the affected software is updated to a version later than 0.4.0 where the vulnerability is fixed.

Since the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, restricting local access to trusted users and limiting the execution of untrusted code can reduce risk.

Monitoring for unusual code execution or privilege escalation attempts on systems running the affected software is also advisable.

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