CVE-2026-24199
Description
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in a kernel module, where a user could cause a race condition by reordering compiler or processor memory instructions. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.
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A race condition in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux kernel module allows a local user to cause denial of service via memory instruction reordering.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability resides in a kernel module of the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux. It is a race condition that can be triggered by reordering compiler or processor memory instructions. The affected driver versions are not explicitly listed in the available reference, but all versions prior to a fix are likely vulnerable. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker needs local user access to the system. Exploitation involves causing a race condition through memory instruction reordering, which may require precise timing or user interaction. The reference does not provide a concrete sequence of steps. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to denial of service, potentially crashing the system or rendering the display driver unresponsive. No other impacts such as information disclosure or privilege escalation are indicated. [1]
Mitigation
As of the publication date (2026-05-26), no fixed version or workaround is disclosed in the reference. Users should monitor NVIDIA security advisories for updates. [1]
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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