CVE-2026-47550: Buffer Overflow
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an unprivileged local user can supply an untrusted pointer that the driver dereferences without validation. 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 can exploit this vulnerability?
An unprivileged local user on a Windows system with the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver can attempt to exploit it. The attack vector is local, so it is not described as remotely exploitable from the network.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker needs existing low-privileged access to the affected Windows system. No user interaction is required according to the supplied severity vector.
What could a successful exploit allow?
A successful exploit might enable code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, or data tampering. The severity vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.