Kernel Mode Access Control Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux
CVE-2026-47492

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Geforce
Rtx, Quadro, Nvs
Tesla
Guest Driver
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-47492?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for both Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit improper access controls, potentially leading to service disruption. By manipulating this vulnerability, an attacker could cause a denial of service, impacting the functionality and availability of the affected systems. Organizations using these drivers should assess their security postures and apply updates provided by NVIDIA to mitigate associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

GeForce Linux(R580) All driver versions prior to 580.178.04

GeForce Linux(R595) All driver versions prior to 595.91.07

GeForce Linux(R610) All driver versions prior to 610.57.04

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47492
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47492
https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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