CVE-2026-47569
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Linux Kernel Mode Type Confusion

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 mode layer where a user could cause a type confusion via a handle recycle race. 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-2026-47569
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90118

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *-*
nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-843 The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux, specifically in the kernel mode layer. It involves a type confusion issue caused by a handle recycle race, where a user could manipulate system handles to trigger unexpected behavior.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation could lead to code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, or data tampering. This means an attacker might gain control over your system, steal sensitive data, or disrupt operations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux to the latest patched version immediately to address the type confusion vulnerability in the kernel mode layer.

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