MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2026-05-26

CVE-2026-24197

nvidia gpu_display_driver Security Advisory (CVE-2026-24197)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-24197 impacting nvidia gpu_display_driver. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) partition management, where an insecure default initialization of memory subsystem routing resources could lead to data corruption or a hang during partition reconfiguration. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nvidia / gpu_display_driver
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-1188

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-24197 impacting nvidia gpu_display_driver.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-24197.yaml
id: cve-2026-24197

info:
  name: nvidia gpu_display_driver - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-24197 affecting nvidia gpu_display_driver.
    Evaluation: NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) partition management, where an insecure default initializatio...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-24197
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2026-24197
    cwe-id: CWE-1188
  tags: cve,cve-2026-24197,nvidia,gpu_display_driver,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gpu_display_driver"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-24197.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-24197
# Target: nvidia gpu_display_driver | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-24197 (nvidia gpu_display_driver)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against nvidia gpu_display_driver scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-24197.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-24197
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gpu_display_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gpu_display_driver 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gpu_display_driver

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gpu_display_driver 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gpu_display_driver

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-24197 in nvidia gpu_display_driver?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nvidia gpu_display_driver packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-24197?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-24197?

CVE-2026-24197 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-24197
Weakness CWE-1188
Vendor nvidia
Product gpu_display_driver
Published 2026-05-26
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H