CVE-2026-47596: 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 and escalation of privileges.
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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 requires an unprivileged local user, so the issue is most relevant where such users can obtain access to the affected host.
What access does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker needs low-level privileges and does not require user interaction. The attack vector is physical, indicating the attacker must have physical access to the affected system.
What could a successful exploit allow?
A successful exploit may allow code execution and privilege escalation. The reported impacts include high confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.