CVE-2026-47552: High severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an unprivileged user could bypass an authorization check and modify privileged configuration. 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 realistically exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux are affected according to the available information. Exploitation requires local access and low privileges, so users or processes that can execute locally on the system are the relevant threat boundary.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker needs local access and an existing low-privileged account or process context. No user interaction is required, and the issue is in the driver kernel-mode layer.
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation could let an unprivileged user bypass an authorization check and modify privileged configuration. Reported impacts include code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering.