CVE-2026-47602
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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Kernel Mode Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

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 in the kernel mode driver where a local user can cause the driver to dereference an untrusted pointer. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to 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-2026-47602
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90145

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nvidia gpu_display_driver *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in NVIDIA's GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux. It involves a flaw in the kernel mode driver where a local user can cause the driver to dereference an untrusted pointer. Exploiting this could lead to denial of service or information disclosure.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a local user causing a kernel mode driver to dereference an untrusted pointer, potentially leading to denial of service or information disclosure. Detection typically requires checking for unusual driver behavior or crashes. No specific commands are provided in the available context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to crash the system (denial of service) or access sensitive information (information disclosure). It requires local access to the affected system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA due to the risk of information disclosure. A successful exploit might allow unauthorized access to sensitive data, which could violate confidentiality requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA to patch the vulnerability. Monitor NVIDIA's security advisories for updates and apply them promptly.

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