Description
NVIDIA Megatron Bridge contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a deserialization of untrusted data. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure.
Published: 2026-09-01
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

NVIDIA Megatron Bridge is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted data, which can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code, alter data, or expose sensitive information. The flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious payloads that are processed by the bridge during data handling, leading to potential compromise of both confidentiality and integrity of the system.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects NVIDIA Megatron Bridge. No specific affected product versions are listed in the available data. Administrators should verify the current firmware or software revision of their devices and consult NVIDIA documentation for potential updates.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates a high severity, though the EPSS score is not available, suggesting limited publicly available evidence of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, implying it may not yet be widely exploited. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack vector likely involves remote delivery of malicious data to a component that performs deserialization, potentially through network services exposed by the bridge. Proper access controls and validation are essential to mitigate this risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 2, 2026 at 01:01 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Obtain and install the latest NVIDIA Megatron Bridge patch that addresses the deserialization flaw.
  • Restrict inbound traffic to the Megatron Bridge to trusted network segments and implement strict firewall rules.
  • Configure or disable any services that accept external input to the bridge until the vulnerability is fully remediated.
  • Enable logging to detect anomalous deserialization activity and review logs for signs of exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 2, 2026 at 01:01 UTC.

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History

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nvidia nemo Megatron Bridge
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:nemo_megatron_bridge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Nvidia nemo Megatron Bridge

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nvidia
Nvidia megatron-bridge
Vendors & Products Nvidia
Nvidia megatron-bridge

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Deserialization Vulnerability in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge Allows Remote Code Execution

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description NVIDIA Megatron Bridge contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a deserialization of untrusted data. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure.
Weaknesses CWE-502
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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Nvidia Megatron-bridge Nemo Megatron Bridge
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: nvidia

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-01T16:28:53.155Z

Reserved: 2026-07-10T19:08:58.084Z

Link: CVE-2026-61761

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-01T16:20:54.474Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-01T16:17:09.170

Modified: 2026-09-02T12:37:01.613

Link: CVE-2026-61761

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-02T02:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-502

    Deserialization of Untrusted Data