CVE-2026-47505
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Use-After-Free in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause a use-after-free. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-47505
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90093

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a use-after-free flaw in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows, specifically in the kernel mode layer. It allows an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose information, or tamper with data.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control over your system, steal sensitive data, install malware, or disrupt normal operations. It may lead to unauthorized access or system crashes.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or data tampering, which may violate GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Compliance could be impacted if sensitive data is exposed or compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows to the latest version provided by NVIDIA to address the use-after-free vulnerability in the kernel mode layer.

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