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CVE-2026-24272 NVIDIA CVE debrief

CVE-2026-24272 is a high-severity vulnerability in NVIDIA's TensorRT, potentially leading to code execution via a heap-based buffer overflow. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and is considered HIGH severity. NVIDIA TensorRT is a high-performance deep learning inference optimizer and runtime. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability might 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

Organizations using NVIDIA TensorRT, especially those in industries relying on AI and deep learning, should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential code execution.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in NVIDIA TensorRT, specifically in how it handles memory operations. An attacker could potentially cause a heap-based buffer overflow, leading to code execution. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating high severity. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating Local Attack Vector, Low Attack Complexity, No Privileges Needed, User Interaction Required, and High impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the vendor-provided patch or update to a version of TensorRT that addresses this vulnerability.
  • Review and update inventory to ensure all instances of TensorRT are identified and patched.
  • Implement compensating controls such as monitoring for suspicious activity related to TensorRT.
  • Consider restricting access to TensorRT to only those who need it.
  • Regularly review and update vulnerability management processes to ensure timely patching of critical vulnerabilities.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T21:16:44.817Z and was last modified on 2026-07-17T03:28:54.453Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability is described as a heap-based buffer overflow in NVIDIA TensorRT, which could lead to code execution.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-24272 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24272

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

  • CVE-2026-24272 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24272

    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.