CVE-2026-47572
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Linux Type Confusion Vulnerability

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 type confusion. 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
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2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-47572
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90121

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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 in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux involves a type confusion issue in the kernel mode layer. A user could exploit this to cause unexpected behavior in the system.

Impact Analysis

A successful exploit might lead to code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, or data tampering on affected systems.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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