CVE-2026-47494: High severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where a user might be able to cause a format string issue. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.
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
1
Who is realistically exposed to this issue?
Systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux are affected by the scope provided. Exploitation requires local access, so remote-only attackers are not indicated by the available data.
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What level of access does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker needs low-level local privileges and does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation may result in code execution or privilege escalation, as well as data tampering, denial of service, or information disclosure.