CVE-2026-47512: High severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver vulnerability
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where a user could cause an out-of-bounds read leading to kernel information disclosure. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker needs local access to a Windows or Linux system running the affected NVIDIA GPU Display Driver and requires low privileges. No user interaction is required.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
The kernel-mode out-of-bounds read can disclose kernel information. NVIDIA states that successful exploitation might also result in code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, and data tampering.
Is this remotely exploitable?
The supplied CVSS vector identifies the attack vector as local. The available data does not describe a network-based exploitation path.