CVE-2026-47565: CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in NVIDIA GeForce
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where a privileged user could trigger a race condition that leads to an out-of-bounds write. 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 (CVE-2026-47565) exists in the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver for Linux within the kernel mode layer. A race condition caused by improper synchronization of shared resources can be triggered by a privileged user, leading to an out-of-bounds write. The consequences of successful exploitation include potential code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.4 with vector AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this race condition vulnerability could allow a privileged user to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data on affected systems running the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver for Linux.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit access to privileged accounts and monitor for unusual activity related to GPU driver usage.
CVE-2026-47565: CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in NVIDIA GeForce
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where a privileged user could trigger a race condition that leads to an out-of-bounds write. 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 6.4medium
Affected software
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
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-47565) exists in the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver for Linux within the kernel mode layer. A race condition caused by improper synchronization of shared resources can be triggered by a privileged user, leading to an out-of-bounds write. The consequences of successful exploitation include potential code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.4 with vector AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this race condition vulnerability could allow a privileged user to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, escalate privileges, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data on affected systems running the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver for Linux.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit access to privileged accounts and monitor for unusual activity related to GPU driver usage.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:55:46.482Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd36972a4e24523d3a8de2
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 16:19:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 16:48:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:57:29 UTC
Views: 12
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