CVE-2026-47578
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Kernel Buffer Size Miscalculation

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation

Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause an incorrect buffer size calculation. 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-2026-47578
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90125

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-131 The product does not correctly calculate the size to be used when allocating a buffer, which could lead to a buffer overflow.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows, specifically in the kernel mode layer. It involves incorrect buffer size calculation which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose information, or tamper with data.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the version of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver installed on your system. Compare the installed version against the latest patched version provided by NVIDIA. Use the NVIDIA Control Panel or run commands like 'nvidia-smi' or check registry keys for driver details.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on your system, crash your device, gain higher privileges, steal sensitive information, or alter your data without authorization.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations must address it to maintain compliance and avoid penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows to the latest version provided by NVIDIA to address the buffer size calculation vulnerability.

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