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CVE-2024-53168: linux-nvidia 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 5.15.0-1079.80 soon.

Data as of 3 Nov 2026, 23:02 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 5.15.0-1079.80
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 package to 5.15.0-1079.80.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-nvidiapkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-nvidia?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threatsAffected
  • <5.15.0-1079.80
Fixed in
  • 5.15.0-1079.80

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AI-suggested

A patch is available and users should update their linux-nvidia kernel packages to version 5.15.0-1079.80 or later. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the fixes. Due to ABI changes, any third-party kernel modules must be recompiled and reinstalled. Following the vendor's update instructions will mitigate the vulnerabilities.

Description

Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel's NVIDIA GPU drivers and Sun RPC protocol. These flaws could potentially allow an attacker to compromise affected systems. The issues are addressed in updated Linux kernel packages for NVIDIA systems, specifically fixed in version 5.15.0-1079.80. Users must apply the update and reboot to ensure protection. Due to ABI changes, recompilation of third-party kernel modules may be necessary.

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