CVE-2026-47489: High severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability
Published Sep 30, 2026
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where permissions on read-only memory might not be preserved. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux
Event History
Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The vulnerability has a local attack vector and requires low privileges. No user interaction is required.
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What could a successful exploit allow?
A successful exploit might allow code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, or data tampering. The reported impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.