Executive brief
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge, a tool used for bridging large language model frameworks, contains a vulnerability that allows for improper control of code generation. If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code, gain higher system privileges, or access sensitive information. This could lead to a total compromise of the system running the software and unauthorized access to proprietary AI data.
Technical details
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux (versions 0.0 through 0.4.0) is vulnerable to improper control of code generation (CWE-94). The vulnerability exists in how the bridge handles code generation, allowing an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code. While the attack vector is local (AV:L), it requires user interaction (UI:R) to be successful. A successful exploit can lead to a full compromise of the host system, including high-impact consequences for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Users are advised to check for updates from NVIDIA to mitigate this risk.
Affected products
- NVIDIA Megatron-Bridge 0.0 to 0.4.0
Timeline
- 2026-07-01: disclosed
- 2026-07-01: advisory