CVE-2026-24194

High

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in a kernel mode layer handler, where a user could cause improper permission handling. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-05-26
Last modified 2026-05-26
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-281

CVE-2026-24194 is classified as CWE-281

See CWE-281 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2026-24194 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-24194?

    CVE-2026-24194 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2026-24194 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-24194?

    CVE-2026-24194 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-24194?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2026-24194. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2026-24194 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2026-24194 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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