CVE-2026-47500: CWE-416 Use After Free in NVIDIA GeForce
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where improper cleanup of reference counts during error paths could lead to a use-after-free condition. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver's kernel mode layer caused by improper reference count cleanup during error paths. Successful exploitation may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch details are available to confirm remediation status or affected versions.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could result in code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering on affected systems running NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Drivers. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor NVIDIA's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-47500: CWE-416 Use After Free in NVIDIA GeForce
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where improper cleanup of reference counts during error paths could lead to a use-after-free condition. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
NVIDIA
GeForce
NVIDIA
RTX, Quadro, NVS
NVIDIA
GeForce
NVIDIA
RTX, Quadro, NVS
NVIDIA
GeForce
NVIDIA
RTX, Quadro, NVS
NVIDIA
RTX, Quadro, NVS
NVIDIA
Tesla
NVIDIA
Tesla
NVIDIA
Tesla
NVIDIA
GeForce
NVIDIA
GeForce
NVIDIA
RTX, Quadro, NVS
NVIDIA
RTX, Quadro, NVS
NVIDIA
RTX, Quadro, NVS
NVIDIA
RTX, Quadro, NVS
NVIDIA
Tesla
NVIDIA
Tesla
NVIDIA
Tesla
NVIDIA
Tesla
NVIDIA
GeForce
NVIDIA
GeForce
NVIDIA
Guest driver
NVIDIA
Guest driver
NVIDIA
Guest driver
NVIDIA
Guest driver
NVIDIA
Virtual GPU Manager
NVIDIA
Virtual GPU Manager
NVIDIA
Virtual GPU Manager
NVIDIA
Virtual GPU Manager
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver's kernel mode layer caused by improper reference count cleanup during error paths. Successful exploitation may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch details are available to confirm remediation status or affected versions.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could result in code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering on affected systems running NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Drivers. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor NVIDIA's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:55:40.489Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd52b92a4e24523d5acb12
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 18:19:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 18:33:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:56:57 UTC
Views: 10
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