CVE-2026-24183
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Privilege Escalation in NVIDIA Cumulus Linux

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA Cumulus Linux contains a vulnerability in the user management component, where an unprivileged user could use improper privilege management on the system. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.

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Published
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-08-18
AI Q&A
2026-08-18
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-24183
EUVD
EUVD-2026-61103

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nvidia cumulus_linux *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-250 The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.

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Executive Summary

NVIDIA Cumulus Linux has a vulnerability in its user management component due to improper privilege management. An unprivileged user could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain elevated access to the system, potentially allowing them to perform unauthorized actions, access sensitive data, or disrupt services. The high CVSS score of 7.8 indicates significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations using affected systems may face legal and regulatory penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches provided by NVIDIA for Cumulus Linux version 5.15. Review and restrict user privileges to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation. Monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to user management.

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