NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM GPU Allocation Exhaustion via OpenAI API
CVE-2026-24271 Published on July 14, 2026
NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM contains a vulnerability in the OpenAI-compatible inference API, where an attacker could cause allocation of GPU resources without limits or throttling. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-24271 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
Affected Versions
NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM:- Before and including v1.3.0 rc14 is affected.