NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux Kernel Mode Handler Vulnerability
CVE-2026-24194

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-24194?

The NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux features a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler that can lead to improper permission handling. This flaw may be exploited by attackers to perform actions such as denial of service, escalating privileges, disclosing sensitive information, tampering with data, or executing arbitrary code. Users of the affected product should ensure they follow best practices for updating and securing their systems.

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-2026-24194
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24194
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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