CVE-2026-24190 | NVIDIA Display Driver - Kernel Mode Layer Operational Intel

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in the NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux allows a user to cause improper access to GPU resources, potentially leading to denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and code execution. This vulnerability can be exploited by a user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and disrupt system operations."

Anticipated Attack Path

1. Initial Exploitation: Attacker gains access to the system through the vulnerable NVIDIA Display Driver
2. Privilege Escalation: Attacker escalates privileges to gain access to sensitive information and system resources
3. Lateral Movement: Attacker moves laterally within the system to gain access to additional resources and information

Am I Vulnerable?

Verify the version of the NVIDIA Display Driver installed on the system
Check for any suspicious activity or errors related to the NVIDIA Display Driver
Monitor system logs for any indications of exploitation or unauthorized access

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Driver

Target Asset nvldumd.dll

Standard Path C:\Windows\System32\drivers

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (NVIDIA). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.