Jetson Xavier Series and Jetson Orin Series: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
CVE-2026-24148 is a critical-severity initialization of a resource with an insecure default vulnerability in Jetson Xavier Series and Jetson Orin Series from NVIDIA, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Jetson Xavier Series and Jetson Orin Series versions: All versions prior to 35.6.4; All versions prior to 36.5. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Update Jetson Linux to 35.6.4 or 36.5, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on nvidia.custhelp.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | Jetson Xavier Series and Jetson Orin Series | All versions prior to 35.6.4; All versions prior to 36.5 | Not stated |
| NVIDIA | Jetson Linux | before 35.6.4; 36.0 up to, but not including, 36.5 | 35.6.4, 36.5 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- LowPerformance or availability is reduced.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.3 | High | CNA (nvidia.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.4 | Critical | NVD |
Official description
NVIDIA Jetson for JetPack contains a vulnerability in the system initialization logic, where an unprivileged attacker could cause the initialization of a resource with an insecure default. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure of encrypted data, data tampering, and partial denial of service across devices sharing the same machine ID.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.
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Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24148Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24148Third Party Advisory
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