CVE-2026-47599
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Linux Memory Permission 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 open-source kernel module where an unprivileged local user could cause improper preservation of memory access permissions during DMA mapping. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, 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-2026-47599
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90139

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-281 The product does not preserve permissions or incorrectly preserves permissions when copying, restoring, or sharing objects, which can cause them to have less restrictive permissions than intended.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux allows an unprivileged local user to improperly preserve memory access permissions during DMA mapping. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, cause denial of service, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper memory access permissions in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux. Detection requires checking the installed driver version and kernel module behavior. Use commands like 'nvidia-smi' to verify driver version and 'lsmod | grep nvidia' to check loaded kernel modules. Compare versions against NVIDIA's security advisories for this CVE.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain control over your system, steal sensitive data, install malware, or disrupt operations. It primarily affects systems using NVIDIA GPUs with the vulnerable driver installed.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, or information disclosure, which may violate data protection requirements under GDPR and HIPAA. Unauthorized access to sensitive data could result in compliance breaches, legal penalties, or loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux to the latest version provided by NVIDIA to address the vulnerability.

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