CVE-2026-24194CWE-281

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in a kernel mode layer handler, where a user could cause improper permission handling

High · published May 26, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
4.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00152 · 4.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-281 · Improper Preservation of Permissions
Published
2026-05-26T17:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAY 17:24Z
    NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in a kernel mode layer handler, where a user could cause improper permission handling
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