CVE-2026-47549: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel module where an unprivileged local user 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 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 is exposed to this issue?
Systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux are exposed if an unprivileged local user can access the system.
2
What access does an attacker need to exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker needs local access and low-level privileges. No user interaction is required.
3
What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation may trigger a NULL pointer dereference in the kernel module, causing a denial of service. The provided severity vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact.