CVE-2026-24184 Memory corruption in Cumulus Linux GA

High 7.5 Published 18 Aug 2026 Updated 18 Aug 2026

An unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network can achieve code execution via buffer overflow in the LLDP daemon of NVIDIA Cumulus Linux.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-24184?

CVE-2026-24184 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in NVIDIA Cumulus Linux GA, published on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-24184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nvidia Cumulus Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-24184 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-24184 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-24184 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-577q-25hp-pjhg.