CVE-2026-47508
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Type Conversion Flaw

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 kernel mode layer, where a user could cause an incorrect conversion between numeric types. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, 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-2026-47508
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90095

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-681 When converting from one data type to another, such as long to integer, data can be omitted or translated in a way that produces unexpected values. If the resulting values are used in a sensitive context, then dangerous behaviors may occur.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver's kernel mode layer where a user could cause an incorrect conversion between numeric types. Exploiting it may lead to code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, or data tampering.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking for outdated NVIDIA GPU Display Driver versions. Use NVIDIA's official tools like NVIDIA System Management Interface (nvidia-smi) or check driver versions via system commands. Compare installed versions against the latest patched version from NVIDIA's security bulletins.

Impact Analysis

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

Compliance Impact

The 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.

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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