CVE-2026-47522
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

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 an attacker could cause improper input validation. 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
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2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-47522
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90151

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver's kernel mode layer where improper input validation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose information, or tamper with data.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain control over your system, steal sensitive data, install malware, or disrupt operations. It may allow privilege escalation, meaning an attacker could gain higher-level access than intended.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA to address the improper input validation issue in the kernel mode layer.

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