CVE-2026-65180

RCE via Malicious Checkpoint in NVIDIA Megatron‑LM

Published Oct 13, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
NVIDIA Megatron-LM contains a vulnerability in checkpoint loading where an Attacker may cause an RCE by convincing a user to load a maliciously crafted file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Remediation

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History
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First Time appeared Nvidia
Nvidia megatron-lm
Vendors & Products Nvidia
Nvidia megatron-lm
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Title RCE via Malicious Checkpoint in NVIDIA Megatron‑LM
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Metrics ssvc

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

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Description NVIDIA Megatron-LM contains a vulnerability in checkpoint loading where an Attacker may cause an RCE by convincing a user to load a maliciously crafted file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
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'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
nvidia
Published
Updated
Oct 13, 2026, 2:28 PM
Reserved
Jul 21, 2026, 5:38 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 13, 2026, 1:17 PM
Modified
Oct 13, 2026, 4:28 PM