CVE-2026-24240: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA Megatron-Bridge
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause deserialization of untrusted data. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-24240 is a CWE-502 vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux involving deserialization of untrusted data. This flaw allows an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, tamper with data, and disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 7.8) with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution, escalation of privileges, unauthorized modification of data, and leakage of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit exposure by restricting access to the affected software and avoid processing untrusted data inputs where possible.
CVE-2026-24240: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA Megatron-Bridge
Description
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause deserialization of untrusted data. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24240 is a CWE-502 vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux involving deserialization of untrusted data. This flaw allows an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, tamper with data, and disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 7.8) with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution, escalation of privileges, unauthorized modification of data, and leakage of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit exposure by restricting access to the affected software and avoid processing untrusted data inputs where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T19:09:37.973Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a45341527e9c79719b99802
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 15:36:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 16:06:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 21:27:57 UTC
Views: 2
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