CVE-2026-47532 in GeForce
Summary
by MITRE • 09/30/2026
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause an out-of-bounds write. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/30/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the kernel-mode components of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for both Windows and Linux operating systems. This specific flaw is characterized as an out-of-bounds write condition, which represents a critical memory safety violation where software writes data to a memory location outside the boundaries of the intended buffer or array. In the context of graphics processing unit drivers, such operations often occur during complex rendering pipelines, hardware state management, or interrupt handling routines that interact directly with physical video memory and system RAM. The kernel mode layer operates at the highest privilege level on modern operating systems, granting unrestricted access to all hardware resources and sensitive system data structures. Consequently, any instability or incorrect memory manipulation within this layer poses a severe risk to the integrity of the entire computing environment.
An attacker who successfully exploits this out-of-bounds write vulnerability can achieve arbitrary code execution by overwriting critical function pointers, return addresses, or other control flow mechanisms in kernel space. This capability allows for complete compromise of the host system, as the malicious payload executes with kernel-level privileges equivalent to those of the operating system itself. Beyond direct code execution, this flaw facilitates denial of service conditions through system crashes or hangs caused by memory corruption that destabilizes core driver functions. Furthermore, the vulnerability enables privilege escalation from a standard user context to administrative root access without requiring prior authentication advantages. It also permits information disclosure by allowing unauthorized reads into protected kernel memory regions and data tampering by modifying critical security policies or configuration states stored in system memory.
From a classification perspective, this issue aligns with CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write, which describes writing to a memory location that is outside the bounds of an allocated buffer. The attack vector typically involves local execution within the context of a user process interacting with the GPU driver interface, mapping closely to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1055: Process Injection or more specifically kernel-level injection techniques such as T1068: Exploitation for Privilege Escalation when leveraging this flaw to gain higher privileges. The presence of multiple impact vectors including code execution and privilege escalation underscores the severity rating assigned by vulnerability databases, reflecting its potential to serve as a primary entry point for deeper system compromise in environments where GPU acceleration is heavily utilized.
Mitigation strategies primarily involve applying vendor-provided patches that address the memory boundary checks within the driver's kernel modules. System administrators should ensure that NVIDIA display drivers are updated to versions containing fixes for this specific out-of-bounds write condition. In addition to patching, implementing strict application whitelisting and limiting user privileges can reduce the attack surface by preventing unauthorized processes from interacting with GPU hardware interfaces. Network segmentation may also help isolate systems running vulnerable driver versions if remote exploitation vectors exist through compromised applications that trigger the faulty code paths. Continuous monitoring for anomalous kernel behavior or unexpected privilege changes provides an additional layer of defense against potential exploitation attempts targeting this memory corruption flaw.