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CVE-2026-47516

7.8 HIGHpublic exploit available

Published 2026-09-30 · Updated 2026-10-01

AI risk analysis

Summary
This vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU drivers allows an unprivileged user to cause a use-after-free condition, potentially leading to code execution and privilege escalation.
Exploitability
Exploitation requires local access and could be feasible for an attacker with low privileges.
Blast radius
If exploited, this could result in significant damage, including code execution and data compromise.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Upgrade to the latest version of the NVIDIA GPU driver as soon as possible.
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NVD description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability where an unprivileged user could cause a use-after-free. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-416

Public exploit & PoC references

All references

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