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CVE-2024-53168: linux-nvidia-tegra-igx vulnerabilities

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2024-53168· High 7.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 5.15.0-1027.27 soon.

Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 23:01 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

Sources agree

CVSS scores by source
CNA (Linux)CVSS 3.17.8
CISA-ADPCVSS 3.17.8
Patch
Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1027.27
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 27 Dec 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: 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 3 Nov 2026.

What to do

Upgrade the Ubuntu linux-nvidia-tegra-igx package to 5.15.0-1027.27.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-nvidia-tegra-igxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-nvidia-tegra-igx?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <5.15.0-1027.27
Fixed in
  • 5.15.0-1027.27

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AI-suggested

Apply the official security update provided by Ubuntu by upgrading to linux-image-5.15.0-1027.27 or later for NVIDIA Tegra IGX systems. After updating, reboot the system to activate the fixes. Due to an ABI change in the kernel update, recompile and reinstall all third-party kernel modules to ensure compatibility. Follow the instructions in the Ubuntu security notice USN-7550-7 for detailed update guidance.

Description

Multiple security vulnerabilities were identified in the Linux kernel for NVIDIA Tegra IGX systems affecting GPU drivers and the Sun RPC protocol. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system. A security update has been released to address these issues, requiring a system reboot and recompilation of third-party kernel modules due to ABI changes.

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