CVE-2026-47517: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode driver where a local user may cause a null pointer dereference by submitting a crafted ioctl. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux
Event History
Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this issue?
A local user with low privileges can trigger the flaw. Exploitation requires the ability to submit a crafted ioctl to the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver kernel-mode component.
2
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation may cause a null pointer dereference in the kernel-mode driver, resulting in denial of service. The provided CVSS vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact.
3
Can this be exploited remotely?
The provided attack vector is local. The available information does not indicate remote exploitation.