CVE-2026-24196: High severity Nvidia NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux vulnerability
Published May 26, 2026
·Updated
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.
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·05:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-24196?
The severity of CVE-2026-24196 is rated high with a score of 7.1.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-24196?
To fix CVE-2026-24196, update to the latest version of the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-24196?
CVE-2026-24196 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-24196?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-24196 may lead to denial of service and information disclosure.
5
Who is affected by CVE-2026-24196?
Users of the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux are affected by CVE-2026-24196.