CVE-2026-61779: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge
Description
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a deserialization of untrusted data. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
NVIDIA
Megatron Bridge
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-61779 describes a vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge where deserialization of untrusted data can occur. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker with local access and low privileges to execute arbitrary code, tamper with data, or disclose sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction required, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no exploits have been observed in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution, unauthorized modification of data, and leakage of sensitive information within the affected system. The vulnerability requires local access with low privileges but does not require user interaction. The overall impact is high on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization processes in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-10T19:12:31.027Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9702f2acd9273b49f51a7f
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 16:53:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 14:37:47 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 97
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