CVE-2026-47516
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Use-After-Free 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 where an unprivileged user could cause a use-after-free. 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
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-47516
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90101

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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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.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 issue in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux. It allows an unprivileged user to exploit memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, denial of service, or information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges, execute arbitrary code, modify or delete data, crash the system, or steal sensitive information. Users with unprivileged access could leverage this to compromise the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or data tampering, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA to address the use-after-free vulnerability.

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