CVE-2026-47538: Medium severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2026
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Updated

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the firmware 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux

Event History

Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this vulnerability?

Systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows or Linux are in scope. The available data does not identify specific affected driver versions or GPU models.

2

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit it?

The CVSS vector indicates local access and high privileges are required. No user interaction is required.

3

What impact could successful exploitation have?

Successful exploitation could result in code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering. The CVSS vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as high.

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