CVE-2026-47523: High severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver vulnerability
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause an out-of-bounds write. 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 is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows or Linux are in scope. The affected component is the driver’s kernel-mode layer.
What access does an attacker need to exploit it?
The supplied CVSS vector indicates local access and low privileges are required, with no user interaction required. This means a user or process already able to run locally with limited privileges may be able to trigger the issue.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation may enable code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, or data tampering. The CVSS vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high.