CVE-2026-24183: High severity Nvidia Cumulus Linux vulnerability
Published Aug 18, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA Cumulus Linux contains a vulnerability in the user management component, where an unprivileged user could use improper privilege management on the system. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nvidia Cumulus Linux
Event History
Aug 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is realistically able to exploit this issue?
Systems running NVIDIA Cumulus Linux are exposed when an unprivileged local user can access the affected system. The CVSS vector indicates local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction.
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What access does an attacker need before exploitation?
An attacker needs an existing unprivileged account or other low-privilege local access to the system. Successful exploitation may allow escalation to higher privileges and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.