Vulnerability Description
vLLM from 0.10.2 before 0.25.0 contains an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to exhaust memory because the Nemotron-VL processors globally set Image.MAX_IMAGE_PIXELS to None. Attackers can submit a pathological decompression-bomb image to /v1/chat/completions to OOM-kill the worker and deny service to co-tenants.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vllm | Vllm | >= 0.10.2, < 0.25.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/security/advisories/GHSA-mm38-5g96-7j6xPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/vllm-0.10.2-before-0.25.0-dos-via-nemotron-Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-116177?
CVE-2026-116177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). vLLM from 0.10.2 before 0.25.0 contains an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to exhaust memory because the Nemotron-VL processors globally set Image...
How severe is CVE-2026-116177?
CVE-2026-116177 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-116177?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vllm Vllm.