CVE-2026-24246: linux kernel (CVSS 7.8)

Description

NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper control of dynamically managed code resources. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0017

Probability of exploitation

0.07%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-470 CWE-470

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nvidia	nemo_megatron_bridge	< 0.4.1
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Other References

https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5841 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24246 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24246

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-24246? +

NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper control of dynamically managed code resources. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-24246? +

CVE-2026-24246 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0017, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-24246? +

CVE-2026-24246 affects products from linux, nvidia, specifically: linux_kernel, nemo_megatron_bridge. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-24246? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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