CVE-2026-47516: Use After Free
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability where an unprivileged user could cause a use-after-free. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. An unprivileged user on an affected Windows or Linux system could trigger the use-after-free condition.
Does exploitation require user interaction or special configuration?
No user interaction is required according to the supplied vector. The available data does not state whether any particular driver configuration or feature must be enabled.
What impact could successful exploitation have?
Successful exploitation could result in code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure. The CVSS vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.