CVE-2026-47597: CWE-416 Use After Free in NVIDIA GeForce
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the open-source kernel module Resource Server where an unprivileged local user could cause a use-after-free through a missing self-reference guard in the map cleanup path. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-416) exists in the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver's open-source kernel module Resource Server on Windows and Linux platforms. An unprivileged local user can cause a use-after-free condition through a missing self-reference guard in the map cleanup path. This memory corruption flaw could be exploited to achieve code execution, escalate privileges, cause denial of service, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may allow an unprivileged local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, disrupt system availability, disclose sensitive information, or modify data. The flaw affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system components.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without official confirmation.
CVE-2026-47597: CWE-416 Use After Free in NVIDIA GeForce
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the open-source kernel module Resource Server where an unprivileged local user could cause a use-after-free through a missing self-reference guard in the map cleanup path. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
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
NVIDIA
Guest driver
NVIDIA
Guest driver
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-416) exists in the NVIDIA GeForce GPU Display Driver's open-source kernel module Resource Server on Windows and Linux platforms. An unprivileged local user can cause a use-after-free condition through a missing self-reference guard in the map cleanup path. This memory corruption flaw could be exploited to achieve code execution, escalate privileges, cause denial of service, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may allow an unprivileged local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, disrupt system availability, disclose sensitive information, or modify data. The flaw affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system components.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access to trusted individuals only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without official confirmation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:55:49.283Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd369e2a4e24523d3a8e32
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 16:19:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 16:33:12 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 04:58:11 UTC
Views: 13
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