CVE-2026-24187: Use After Free
Published May 26, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a use-after-free. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Nvidia NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=535<535.309.01
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=535<539.72
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=580<580.159.03
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=580<582.53
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=595<595.36
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Linux>=595<595.71.05
Event History
May 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-24187?
The severity of CVE-2026-24187 is rated high with a score of 8.8.
2
What are the potential impacts of a successful exploitation of CVE-2026-24187?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-24187 could lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.
3
How can I fix CVE-2026-24187?
To fix CVE-2026-24187, users should update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux.
4
Which NVIDIA software is affected by CVE-2026-24187?
CVE-2026-24187 affects the NVIDIA Display Driver for both Linux and Windows platforms.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-24187 classified as?
CVE-2026-24187 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.