How severe is CVE-2026-24194?

CVE-2026-24194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-24194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-24194?

CVE-2026-24194 primarily affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24194?

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-2026-24194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-24194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31932.

When was CVE-2026-24194 published?

CVE-2026-24194 was published on 2026-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-24194

CVE-2026-24194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Display Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31932
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
Published: 2026-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in a kernel mode layer handler, where a user could cause improper permission handling. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24194?: NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in a kernel mode layer handler, where a user could cause improper permission handling. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-24194?: CVE-2026-24194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-24194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-24194?: CVE-2026-24194 primarily affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24194?: 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-2026-24194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-24194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31932.
When was CVE-2026-24194 published?: CVE-2026-24194 was published on 2026-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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