CVE-2026-24198
CVE-2026-24198 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31924
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an advanced attacker could use a race condition to leak sensitive memory, which might cause limited exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, data tampering, and information disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-24198?
- NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an advanced attacker could use a race condition to leak sensitive memory, which might cause limited exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, data tampering, and information disclosure.
- How severe is CVE-2026-24198?
- CVE-2026-24198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-24198 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.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-24198?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-24198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-24198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31924.
- When was CVE-2026-24198 published?
- CVE-2026-24198 was published on 2026-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24198
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24198
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