CVE-2026-47587: Use After Free
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where an unprivileged user could cause a use-after-free. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An unprivileged local user can trigger the use-after-free. The vector is local, so an attacker needs access to a system running the affected NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux.
What level of impact could a successful exploit have?
A successful exploit may enable code execution and privilege escalation, as well as denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. The reported severity is high, with high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Does exploitation require user interaction or special conditions?
No user interaction is required. The supplied vector indicates low attack complexity and low privileges required.