CVE-2026-47549
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NULL Pointer Dereference in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel module where an unprivileged local user could cause a NULL pointer dereference. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
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2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-47549
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90172

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in NVIDIA's GPU Display Driver for Linux. It involves a NULL pointer dereference in the kernel module that an unprivileged local user could exploit. Successful exploitation may cause a denial of service.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a NULL pointer dereference in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux. Detection requires checking the installed driver version and kernel logs for crashes or errors related to the GPU driver module. Use commands like 'lsmod | grep nvidia' to verify the driver is loaded and 'dmesg | grep -i nvidia' to check for kernel errors.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could crash the system, leading to service disruption or downtime. This affects systems using NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA. If an update is not immediately available, consider disabling the affected kernel module temporarily or restricting local user access to prevent exploitation. Monitor NVIDIA's security advisories for patches.

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