CVE-2026-47546: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in NVIDIA GeForce
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the firmware 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 firmware arises from improper input validation. Exploitation requires local access with high privileges and no user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to multiple impacts including code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. The CVSS vector indicates the attack vector is local, attack complexity is low, privileges required are high, and there is no user interaction needed. The scope is unchanged, and confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all high.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges on the affected system could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges further, disclose sensitive information, and tamper with data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. However, exploitation requires local access and high privileges, limiting remote attack feasibility.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor NVIDIA's official advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting access to systems with NVIDIA GeForce drivers and restricting high-privilege accounts may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-47546: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in NVIDIA GeForce
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the firmware 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 firmware arises from improper input validation. Exploitation requires local access with high privileges and no user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to multiple impacts including code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. The CVSS vector indicates the attack vector is local, attack complexity is low, privileges required are high, and there is no user interaction needed. The scope is unchanged, and confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all high.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges on the affected system could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges further, disclose sensitive information, and tamper with data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact. However, exploitation requires local access and high privileges, limiting remote attack feasibility.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor NVIDIA's official advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, limiting access to systems with NVIDIA GeForce drivers and restricting high-privilege accounts may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:55:44.855Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd36932a4e24523d3a8d5b
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 16:19:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 17:04:27 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:03:38 UTC
Views: 4
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