# CVE-2026-24195: NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux improper input validation in UVM

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-24195-nvidia-display-driver-for-linux-improper-input-validation-in-uvm  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-26. Updated: 2026-05-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-24195 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-05-26

A vulnerability exists in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux within its Unified Memory (UVM) component. This component is responsible for managing memory shared between the system CPU and the NVIDIA GPU. An attacker could exploit this flaw to cause a system crash or freeze, leading to a denial of service that disrupts operations and availability.

Technologies: [Nvidia Display Driver](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/display-driver). Vendors: [Nvidia](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/nvidia).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-24195 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-24195 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-24195?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, published 26 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Nvidia Display Driver Refer to NVIDIA advisory 5821 for specific version ranges..

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-24195?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-24195 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-24195?** Check whether you run Nvidia Display Driver at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux is vulnerable to improper input validation (CWE-20) within the Unified Memory (UVM) kernel module. The UVM module handles memory management and synchronization between the CPU and GPU. A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted input to the driver, leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The CVSS vector indicates a 'Changed' scope (S:C), suggesting the impact may extend from the driver/user space to the broader system stability. Users are advised to consult NVIDIA security bulletin 5821 for specific patched driver versions.

## Affected products

- NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux Refer to NVIDIA advisory 5821 for specific version ranges.

## Timeline

- 2026-05-26: disclosed: Initial publication of the CVE record.
- 2026-05-26: advisory: NVIDIA published security bulletin 5821.

## References

- [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821)
- [https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24195](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24195)

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