CVE-2026-47529: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux out-of-bounds write in kernel mode layer

CVE-2026-47529 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.7 · Published 2026-09-30

NVIDIA's GPU display driver for Linux contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in kernel-level code that could allow a local attacker to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining administrative privileges or disrupting system operation. A successful exploit could lead to complete system compromise, including data theft, unauthorized access, and system crashes.

Technologies: Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux. Vendors: Nvidia.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-47529 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-47529 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-47529?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.7, published 30 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-47529?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-47529 attacked?
It is attacked with local access.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-47529?
Check whether you run Nvidia GPU Display Driver for Linux. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the kernel mode layer of NVIDIA's GPU display driver for Linux. The vulnerability can be exploited locally to overwrite kernel memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering depending on exploitation context and defenses.

Affected products

  • NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux

Timeline

  • 2026-09-30: disclosed

References

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