CVE-2026-47557: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an unprivileged 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·03:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can exploit this issue?
An unprivileged local user can trigger the NULL pointer dereference. The provided vector indicates local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction.
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What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation might cause a denial of service. The supplied impact metrics indicate availability impact only, with no stated confidentiality or integrity impact.