CVE-2026-24187
Description
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a use-after-free. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution.
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A use-after-free in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux allows attackers to cause denial of service, privilege escalation, or code execution.
Vulnerability
The NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux is vulnerable to a use-after-free error. This flaw can be triggered by an attacker under unspecified conditions, leading to memory corruption. The affected versions are not explicitly listed in the available reference [1].
Exploitation
An attacker with local access to the system can exploit this vulnerability by executing a specially crafted program that triggers the use-after-free condition. The exact sequence of steps and required privileges are not detailed in the available information [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could result in denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, or arbitrary code execution. The attacker may gain elevated privileges or cause system instability [1].
Mitigation
No fix or workaround is disclosed in the reference [1]. Users are advised to monitor NVIDIA security advisories for updates. The vulnerability is not currently listed in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
AI Insight generated on May 26, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
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