CVE-2026-47521: High severity Nvidia vGPU Virtual GPU Manager for Linux vulnerability
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA vGPU Virtual GPU Manager for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause an out-of-bounds read. 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 vGPU Virtual GPU Manager for Linux
Event History
Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Can this be exploited remotely over the network?
The CVSS attack vector is local, so exploitation requires local access to a system running the affected Linux vGPU Virtual GPU Manager component.
2
What level of access does an attacker need before attempting exploitation?
The vulnerability requires low privileges. It does not require user interaction according to the CVSS vector.
3
Does exploitation affect resources beyond the vulnerable security authority?
The CVSS scope is unchanged, indicating the impact is assessed within the same security authority as the vulnerable component.