Input Validation Flaw in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux
CVE-2026-47542

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-47542?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for both Windows and Linux contains a significant flaw in the kernel mode layer related to improper input validation. If exploited, this vulnerability could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code, create a denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data. Users and administrators are advised to apply the latest updates and security patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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-2026-47542
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47542
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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