CVE-2026-47521: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager
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
NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager for Linux contains a CWE-125 out-of-bounds read vulnerability in its kernel mode layer. This flaw allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to read memory outside intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity, with impacts including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published but no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data on affected systems running the NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager for Linux. The attack requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
CVE-2026-47521: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager
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
Virtual GPU Manager
NVIDIA
Virtual GPU Manager
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager for Linux contains a CWE-125 out-of-bounds read vulnerability in its kernel mode layer. This flaw allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to read memory outside intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity, with impacts including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published but no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data on affected systems running the NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager for Linux. The attack requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:55:42.911Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd368f2a4e24523d3a8d3d
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 16:19:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 17:18:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:03:38 UTC
Views: 4
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