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CVE-2026-24154 NVIDIA CVE debrief

NVIDIA Jetson Linux has a vulnerability in initrd, where an unprivileged attacker with physical access could inject incorrect command line arguments. This vulnerability could lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, data tampering, and information disclosure. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-24154 and has a CVSS score of 7.6, indicating high severity. Affected users should review official advisories and take necessary precautions.

Vendor
NVIDIA
Product
Jetson Xavier Series, Jetson Orin Series and Jetson Thor
CVSS
HIGH 7.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-03-31
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-03-31
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Users of NVIDIA Jetson Linux, especially those with physical access to affected systems, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions. System administrators, security teams, and operators managing NVIDIA Jetson Linux deployments should review the official advisory and implement mitigations or patches as recommended.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the initrd of NVIDIA Jetson Linux, allowing an unprivileged attacker with physical access to inject incorrect command line arguments. This could lead to various impacts including code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, data tampering, and information disclosure. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-24154 and has a CVSS score of 7.6, indicating high severity.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability, especially in environments where physical access to systems is not tightly controlled.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates provided by NVIDIA as soon as possible.
  • Implement compensating controls such as monitoring for suspicious activity.
  • Restrict physical access to affected systems.
  • Regularly review and update inventory of affected systems.
  • Review and verify system logs for potential exploitation attempts.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans to identify exposed systems.
  • Implement asset inventory management to track affected systems.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-03-31T17:16:30.680Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T20:10:00.147Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope or impact of this vulnerability. Defenders should verify affected systems and review official advisories for mitigation guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-24154 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24154

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-24154 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24154

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.