CVE-2026-24197
CWE-1188Published: May 26, 2026· Updated: May 26, 2026
Official Description
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) partition management, where an insecure default initialization of memory subsystem routing resources could lead to data corruption or a hang during partition reconfiguration. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24197 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-24197 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts