CVE-2026-47589
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Use-After-Free in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver

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 where an unprivileged user may cause a use-after-free condition by issuing a sequence of driver commands. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, and information disclosure.

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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-2026-47589
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90131

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver allows an unprivileged user to trigger a use-after-free condition by sending specific driver commands. This flaw could enable code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, or information disclosure if exploited.

Detection Guidance

The provided CVE data does not include specific detection methods or commands. Monitoring for unusual GPU driver behavior or crashes may help identify potential exploitation attempts.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges, run malicious code, crash the system, or steal sensitive information. It primarily affects systems using NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows or Linux.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by exposing sensitive user data or system controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA. Restrict unprivileged user access to GPU driver commands. Monitor for suspicious activity related to GPU operations.

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