CVE-2026-47584: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel module where an attacker with local access 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 Windows
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
1
Who is realistically exposed to this issue?
Systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows are affected only if an attacker can obtain local access with low privileges. The issue is in the driver's kernel module and can be used to cause a denial of service.
2
What level of access does an attacker need?
An attacker needs local access and low privileges. No user interaction is required.
3
What is the expected impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation may trigger a NULL pointer dereference in the kernel module, leading to denial of service. The provided information does not indicate confidentiality or integrity impact.