CVE-2026-24250: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA Megatron-Bridge
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper validation of allowed inputs. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-24250 describes a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux. The vulnerability arises from improper validation of allowed inputs during deserialization, which may be exploited to achieve code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity impact with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges without user interaction. No official remediation or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including arbitrary code execution, escalation of privileges, unauthorized modification of data, and leakage of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected software and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization processes.
CVE-2026-24250: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA Megatron-Bridge
Description
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper validation of allowed inputs. 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-2026-24250 describes a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge for Linux. The vulnerability arises from improper validation of allowed inputs during deserialization, which may be exploited to achieve code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity impact with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring low privileges without user interaction. No official remediation or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including arbitrary code execution, escalation of privileges, unauthorized modification of data, and leakage of sensitive information. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected software and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization processes.
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: 6a45341627e9c79719b99874
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 15:36:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 15:52:09 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 21:28:06 UTC
Views: 3
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