CVE-2026-47586: Use After Free
Published Sep 30, 2026
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel module where an attacker could cause a use-after-free. 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
Event History
Sep 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need to attempt exploitation?
The CVSS vector indicates physical access is required. No prior privileges or user interaction are required, but exploitation has high attack complexity.
2
Which deployments should be evaluated for exposure?
Systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows or Linux should be evaluated, because the vulnerable component is the kernel module.