CVE-2026-24240: High severity Nvidia Megatron Bridge for Linux vulnerability
Published Jul 1, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause deserialization of untrusted data. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Nvidia Megatron Bridge for Linux
All of the following
Nvidia Nemo Megatron Bridge<0.4.1
Linux Linux kernel
Event History
Jul 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-24240?
CVE-2026-24240 has a high severity score of 7.8.
2
What type of vulnerability is described in CVE-2026-24240?
CVE-2026-24240 is a deserialization vulnerability that affects NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux.
3
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2026-24240?
Exploiting CVE-2026-24240 could lead to code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-24240?
CVE-2026-24240 affects users of the NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux and Nvidia Nemo Megatron Bridge.
5
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2026-24240?
To mitigate CVE-2026-24240, it is recommended to apply any available patches or security updates provided by NVIDIA.