NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Vulnerability Could Lead to Privilege Escalation

CVE-2024-0126

What is CVE-2024-0126?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for both Windows and Linux is subject to a vulnerability that allows an attacker with privileged access to escalate permissions. This exploit could lead to severe consequences such as unauthorized code execution, potential denial of service, escalation of user privileges, and the risk of sensitive data exposure and tampering. Affected users should take immediate precautions to mitigate risk.

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