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CVE-2026-52908: linux-nvidia-bos vulnerabilities

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-52908· High 7.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 7.0.0-2018.18 soon.

Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 7.0.0-2018.18
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 19 Jun 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade the Ubuntu linux-nvidia-bos package to 7.0.0-2018.18.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-nvidia-bospkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-nvidia-bos?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-2018.18
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-2018.18

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AI-suggested

A patch is available and users should update their linux-nvidia-bos kernel packages to version 7.0.0-2018.18 or later. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply all changes. Due to an ABI change, third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Follow the Ubuntu security notice USN-8800-1 for detailed update instructions.

Description

Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel used in the linux-nvidia-bos package. These issues affect a wide range of kernel subsystems and drivers, potentially allowing an attacker to compromise the system. The vulnerabilities have been addressed in an updated kernel version 7.0.0-2018.18. Users are advised to update and reboot their systems to apply the fixes.

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