CVE-2026-24156 NVIDIA CVE debrief

Who should care

Security teams and administrators responsible for NVIDIA Data Loading Library (DALI) deployments should prioritize patching this HIGH severity vulnerability to prevent potential arbitrary code execution. This includes teams managing data loading processes and those overseeing system security.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in NVIDIA's Data Loading Library (DALI) and is caused by improper deserialization of untrusted data. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.3 and is classified as HIGH severity. The deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Defensive priority

Patching this vulnerability is a high priority due to its potential impact on affected systems.

Recommended defensive actions

• Apply the vendor-provided patch for CVE-2026-24156
• Review and update inventory to identify affected systems
• Implement compensating controls, such as monitoring for suspicious activity
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-07T18:16:39.647Z and last modified on 2026-07-09T02:44:04.400Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability affects NVIDIA's Data Loading Library (DALI) and has a CVSS score of 7.3. The deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution. Evidence is limited to public CVE and NVD information.

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