CVE-2026-47501: High severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where a user could cause an out-of-bounds write by supplying mismatched memory buffers during event buffer setup. 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 access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker needs local access and low-level privileges. No user interaction is required.
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Is this exposed to unauthenticated remote attackers?
The listed attack vector is local, so the provided data does not indicate exploitation directly over a network by an unauthenticated remote attacker.