Kernel Mode Vulnerability in NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux
CVE-2026-24190

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Geforce
Rtx, Quadro, Nvs
Tesla
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-24190?

The NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux has a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer that allows unauthorized access to GPU resources. This flaw could be exploited to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, tamper with data, or result in a denial of service. It poses a significant risk to systems utilizing the affected versions of the driver.

Affected Version(s)

GeForce Linux(R535) All driver versions prior to 535.309.01

GeForce Linux(R580) All driver versions prior to 580.159.03

GeForce Linux(R595) All driver versions prior to 595.71.05

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24190
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24190
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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