Kernel Mode Layer Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux
CVE-2026-47537

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-47537?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in its kernel mode layer, which allows an attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write. This could potentially lead to severe outcomes including unauthorized code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, exposure of sensitive information, and alteration of data. Proper remediation is essential to mitigate these risks and ensure system integrity.

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-2026-47537
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47537
https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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