CVE-2026-24248: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in NVIDIA Megatron-Bridge
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper control of code generation. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-24248 is a high-severity vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux, categorized under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). This vulnerability allows an attacker to influence code generation improperly, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution on the affected system, unauthorized privilege escalation, modification of data, and leakage of sensitive information. This poses a significant risk to system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local user access to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the NVIDIA Megatron Bridge component.
CVE-2026-24248: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in NVIDIA Megatron-Bridge
Description
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper control of code generation. 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-2026-24248 is a high-severity vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux, categorized under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). This vulnerability allows an attacker to influence code generation improperly, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution on the affected system, unauthorized privilege escalation, modification of data, and leakage of sensitive information. This poses a significant risk to system integrity and confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local user access to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the NVIDIA Megatron Bridge component.
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: 6a45341627e9c79719b9986a
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 15:36:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 15:53:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 21:28:05 UTC
Views: 3
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