CVE-2026-47572: High severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where a user could cause type confusion. 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
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Who can exploit this vulnerability?
Exploitation requires local access and low-level privileges. The provided CVSS vector indicates no user interaction is required.
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What could a successful exploit allow?
A successful exploit may enable code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering. The affected component is the driver's kernel-mode layer.