CVE-2026-47494
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Format String Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where a user might be able to cause a format string issue. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
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2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-47494
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90088

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-134 The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux allows a user to trigger a format string issue. Exploitation could lead to code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, denial of service, or information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control over your system, modify or steal data, disrupt services, or escalate their privileges to perform unauthorized actions on your device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or tampering, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information, potentially resulting in legal penalties or compliance failures.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux to the latest patched version immediately to address the format string vulnerability and prevent potential code execution or privilege escalation.

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