CVE-2026-47591
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Linux Memory Protection Bypass

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 an unprivileged user could bypass read-only memory protection due to incorrect authorization, enabling write access to memory marked read-only. 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-2026-47591
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90133

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux allows an unprivileged user to bypass read-only memory protection due to incorrect authorization checks. This grants write access to memory that should be read-only, potentially leading to serious security issues.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data on systems using the affected NVIDIA GPU Display Driver.

Compliance Impact

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

Mitigation Strategies

Update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux to the latest patched version as soon as possible to address the incorrect authorization issue in the kernel mode layer.

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