CVE-2026-47501 NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux - Out of Bounds Read/Write

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the kernel mode layer caused by supplying mismatched memory buffers during event buffer setup, letting local users execute code, cause DoS, escalate privileges, disclose information, and tamper data, exploit requires local access.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.15% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Out of Bounds Read/Write
Impact
Remote Code Execution, Denial Of Service, Privilege Escalation, Information Disclosure, Data Tampering
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
30 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-787

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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