CVE-2026-47594
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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, data tampering, and information disclosure.

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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-2026-47594
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90136

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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 Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.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 an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate system privileges, disrupt services, alter data, or access sensitive information.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking for unpatched NVIDIA GPU Display Driver versions. Use system inventory tools to verify driver versions against NVIDIA's security advisories. Monitor for unusual GPU driver crashes or memory corruption errors in system logs.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability may allow attackers to gain control over affected systems, install malware, steal data, or cause system crashes. Users with unpatched drivers are at risk of privilege escalation and potential unauthorized access to their systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or tampering, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules. Organizations failing to patch this flaw may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies
  • Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest patched version immediately.
  • Restrict unprivileged user access to GPU driver commands where possible.
  • Monitor for suspicious GPU-related processes or memory corruption events.

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