CVE-2026-47520: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in NVIDIA Guest driver
NVIDIA vGPU Virtual GPU Manager for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause an out-of-bounds read. 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 (CWE-125) exists in the NVIDIA Guest driver component of the vGPU Virtual GPU Manager for Linux. It allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to perform an out-of-bounds read in kernel mode. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability could enable multiple attack outcomes including code execution and privilege escalation.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability can result in code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering on affected systems running the NVIDIA Guest driver for vGPU on Linux.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for unusual activity related to the NVIDIA Guest driver.
CVE-2026-47520: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in NVIDIA Guest driver
Description
NVIDIA vGPU Virtual GPU Manager for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause an out-of-bounds read. 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
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 (CWE-125) exists in the NVIDIA Guest driver component of the vGPU Virtual GPU Manager for Linux. It allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to perform an out-of-bounds read in kernel mode. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability could enable multiple attack outcomes including code execution and privilege escalation.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability can result in code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering on affected systems running the NVIDIA Guest driver for vGPU on Linux.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for unusual activity related to the NVIDIA Guest driver.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:55:42.109Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd368f2a4e24523d3a8d3c
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 16:19:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 17:18:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:03:38 UTC
Views: 6
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