Race Condition Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux

CVE-2026-47565

What is CVE-2026-47565?

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux is affected by a vulnerability in its kernel mode layer that exposes the system to a race condition when handled by a privileged user. This can lead to an out-of-bounds write, which may allow for various exploit scenarios such as code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and potential data tampering. It is crucial for users and administrators to be aware of this vulnerability and apply necessary mitigations to protect their systems.

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