CVE-2026-47542: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in NVIDIA GeForce
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause improper input validation. 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 in the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver arises from improper input validation in the kernel mode layer. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may result in code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering on affected systems running the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver. The attacker requires high privileges and local access to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time.
CVE-2026-47542: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in NVIDIA GeForce
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause improper input validation. 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 6.7medium
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
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver arises from improper input validation in the kernel mode layer. An attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may result in code execution, denial of service, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering on affected systems running the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver. The attacker requires high privileges and local access to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:55:44.854Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd36932a4e24523d3a8d57
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 16:19:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 17:04:45 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:03:38 UTC
Views: 6
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