CVE-2026-24244: 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-2026-24244 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux involving deserialization of untrusted data (CWE-502). This flaw could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, tamper with data, or disclose sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no affected versions are specified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may lead to remote code execution on the affected system, unauthorized privilege escalation, unauthorized modification of data, and disclosure of sensitive information. These impacts can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
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-2026-24244: 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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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24244 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux involving deserialization of untrusted data (CWE-502). This flaw could be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, tamper with data, or disclose sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no affected versions are specified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may lead to remote code execution on the affected system, unauthorized privilege escalation, unauthorized modification of data, and disclosure of sensitive information. These impacts can compromise system integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
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
- 2026-01-21T19:09:47.375Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a45341527e9c79719b99811
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 15:36:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 16:06:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 21:27:58 UTC
Views: 3
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