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CVE-2026-24268 NVIDIA CVE debrief

CVE-2026-24268 is a high-severity vulnerability in NVIDIA TensorRT, potentially leading to code execution via a heap-based buffer overflow. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and is classified as HIGH. NVIDIA TensorRT is affected by this vulnerability, with the vulnerable version being prior to 11.0. The vulnerability exists in NVIDIA TensorRT, where an attacker might cause a heap-based buffer overflow. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Users of NVIDIA TensorRT, especially those using versions prior to 11.0, should be concerned about this vulnerability as it could lead to code execution.

Vendor
NVIDIA
Product
TensorRT
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-14
Original CVE updated
2026-07-17
Advisory published
2026-07-14
Advisory updated
2026-07-17

Who should care

Users of NVIDIA TensorRT, especially those using versions prior to 11.0, should be concerned about this vulnerability as it could lead to code execution. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to assess the risk and apply mitigations.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in NVIDIA TensorRT, where an attacker might cause a heap-based buffer overflow. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. NVIDIA TensorRT is affected by this vulnerability, with the vulnerable version being prior to 11.0.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability, especially in environments where NVIDIA TensorRT is used.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch or update to NVIDIA TensorRT version 11.0 or later
  • Review and restrict access to sensitive areas of the system
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
  • Implement compensating controls to limit potential damage
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T21:16:44.610Z and was last modified on 2026-07-17T03:30:25.633Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects NVIDIA TensorRT, specifically versions prior to 11.0. The CVE record and NVD entry provide further details on the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-24268 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24268

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

  • CVE-2026-24268 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24268

    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.