CVE-2026-47563: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where a user could cause a NULL pointer dereference. 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 Linux
Event History
Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The vulnerability is locally exploitable and requires low privileges. It does not require user interaction.
2
What security impact could a successful exploit have?
A successful exploit may enable code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, or data tampering. The CVSS vector indicates high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
3
Which systems are exposed?
Systems using the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux are in scope. The issue is in the driver's kernel-mode layer.