CVE-2026-47526: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the firmware where an attacker could cause a null pointer dereference. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Windows and 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
Who is realistically exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems using the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows or Linux are in scope. Exploitation requires an attacker to have high privileges and local access, so it is not described as remotely exploitable.
2
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
A successful exploit may cause a denial of service through a null pointer dereference in firmware. The provided severity vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact.
3
Can an unprivileged local user exploit this issue?
The provided vector specifies high privileges required. It does not indicate that an unprivileged user can exploit the vulnerability directly.