Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux

CVE-2026-47592

What is CVE-2026-47592?

NVIDIA's GPU Display Driver for both Windows and Linux is susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the kernel mode layer. This flaw allows an unprivileged user to potentially exploit the system, leading to various severe consequences such as code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, the risk of information disclosure, and data tampering. The exploitation of this security weakness emphasizes the importance of timely updates and vigilant security practices among users and administrators.

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