What is CVE-2026-24162?

CVE-2026-24162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Deserialization of Untrusted Data. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-05-26.

How severe is CVE-2026-24162?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Deserialization in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2026-24162

NVIDIA Transformers4Rec for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper deserialization of untrusted data. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, and information d…

Vulnerability class: Insecure Deserialization

EPSS: 0.000 (6.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Nvidia Merlin Transformers4rec — versions All commits on Main prior to March 11, 2026
Nvidia Transformers4rec

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-502 — Deserialization of Untrusted Data

References

psirt@nvidia.com (US Government Resource)
psirt@nvidia.com (Third Party Advisory)
psirt@nvidia.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24162?: CVE-2026-24162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Deserialization of Untrusted Data. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-05-26.
How severe is CVE-2026-24162?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.