CVE-2026-47526
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Null Pointer Dereference in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the firmware where an attacker could cause a null pointer dereference. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-47526
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90182

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference issue in the firmware of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux. An attacker could exploit it to cause a denial of service by triggering this condition.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking for null pointer dereference issues in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver firmware. Monitor system logs for GPU-related crashes or errors. Use NVIDIA's official tools like nvidia-smi or driver diagnostics to inspect driver integrity. Check for driver version mismatches or known vulnerable versions.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could lead to system crashes or unresponsiveness, resulting in a denial of service. This means affected systems might stop functioning properly until restarted.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability causes a denial of service via null pointer dereference in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver firmware. It does not directly impact data confidentiality or integrity, which are key focus areas for GDPR and HIPAA compliance. However, prolonged denial of service could disrupt system availability, potentially affecting service-level agreements or operational continuity.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA to address the null pointer dereference vulnerability in the firmware.

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