CVE-2026-47595: High severity Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux vulnerability
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an unprivileged user can write to read-only memory because the memory's permissions are not preserved. 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 is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux are exposed. Exploitation is local: an attacker must be able to run as an unprivileged user on the affected system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The vulnerability has local attack vector and low privileges required. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What could happen if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation may allow code execution or privilege escalation, and could also cause denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.