CVE-2026-47600

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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Kernel Mode Error Handling Flaw

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-10-01

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an error-handling path could operate on an improperly initialized resource. 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-30

Last Modified

2026-10-01

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-09-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-47600

EUVD

EUVD-2026-90140

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
nvidia	gpu_display_driver	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-908	The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux due to an error-handling path operating on an improperly initialized resource in the kernel mode layer. Exploitation could lead to code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, information disclosure, or data tampering.

Detection Guidance

This CVE lacks specific detection methods or commands in the provided context. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver vulnerabilities typically require vendor-specific tools or updates for detection. Check NVIDIA's security advisories or use their driver update tools for potential detection methods.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, disrupt system operations, steal sensitive information, or alter data on affected systems running NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure and data tampering, which may violate GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited in systems handling such data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA to address the vulnerability in the kernel mode layer.

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