How severe is CVE-2026-24196?

CVE-2026-24196 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 high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-24196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-24196?

CVE-2026-24196 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-2026-24196?

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-2026-24196 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-24196 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31928.

When was CVE-2026-24196 published?

CVE-2026-24196 was published on 2026-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-24196

CVE-2026-24196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Display Driver 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31928
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
Published: 2026-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where a user could cause an out-of-bounds read. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service and information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24196?: NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where a user could cause an out-of-bounds read. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service and information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2026-24196?: CVE-2026-24196 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 high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-24196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-24196?: CVE-2026-24196 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-2026-24196?: 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-2026-24196 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-24196 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31928.
When was CVE-2026-24196 published?: CVE-2026-24196 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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