CVE-2026-47538
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Out-of-Bounds Write 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 firmware where an attacker could cause an out-of-bounds write. 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-2026-47538
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90159

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write flaw in the firmware of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux. It allows an attacker to write data outside the intended memory area, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or system manipulation.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver version against the patched release. Use NVIDIA's system management tools like nvidia-smi or check driver properties in Device Manager. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data on systems using affected NVIDIA GPU drivers.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA. Remove unnecessary user privileges to reduce attack surface. Monitor for unusual GPU-related activity or performance issues.

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