How severe is CVE-2024-0074?

CVE-2024-0074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0074?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0074 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0074 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15875.

When was CVE-2024-0074 published?

CVE-2024-0074 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0074

CVE-2024-0074 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-788.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-15875
Weakness: CWE-788
Published: 2024-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker may access a memory location after the end of the buffer. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to denial of service and data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0074?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker may access a memory location after the end of the buffer. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to denial of service and data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2024-0074?: CVE-2024-0074 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0074 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0074 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15875.
When was CVE-2024-0074 published?: CVE-2024-0074 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5520

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