Kernel Driver Vulnerability in NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux
CVE-2025-33221

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Geforce
Rtx, Quadro, Nvs
Tesla
Guest Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 May 2026

What is CVE-2025-33221?

The NVIDIA Display Driver for both Windows and Linux is susceptible to a security flaw in its kernel driver, which could lead to incorrect permission assignments for critical resources. If exploited, this vulnerability can result in serious issues, including potential data tampering and denial of service. Users should remain vigilant and apply necessary security measures to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

GeForce Linux(R535) All driver versions prior to 535.309.01

GeForce Linux(R580) All driver versions prior to 580.159.03

GeForce Linux(R595) All driver versions prior to 595.71.05

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-33221
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-33221
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5821

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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