CVE-2026-24184: nvidia cumulus_linux Classic Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 18-08-2026Last modified 18-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-24184 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in nvidia cumulus_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.31%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 18-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
NVIDIA Cumulus Linux contains a vulnerability in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) daemon component, where an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network could cause buffer overflow by sending crafted LLDP frames. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.5–8.8
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.31% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.31%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Nvidia3 products
- cumulus_linux≤ 5.11.5 | ≤ 5.16.0
- cumulus linux ga0.0 to 5.16
- cumulus linux lts0.0 to 5.11.5 | 0.0 to 5.9.5
1 vendor · 3 products
References
3 links- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24184US Government Resource
- www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24184Third Party Advisory