How severe is CVE-2024-0126?

CVE-2024-0126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0126 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0126?

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-2024-0126 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0126 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15927.

When was CVE-2024-0126 published?

CVE-2024-0126 was published on 2024-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0126

CVE-2024-0126 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-15927
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2024-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability which could allow a privileged attacker to escalate permissions. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0126?: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability which could allow a privileged attacker to escalate permissions. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2024-0126?: CVE-2024-0126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0126 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0126?: 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-2024-0126 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0126 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-15927.
When was CVE-2024-0126 published?: CVE-2024-0126 was published on 2024-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5586

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