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.
Published: 2026-09-30
Score: 6.7 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

An improper input validation flaw in the firmware of NVIDIA GPU Display Drivers for Windows and Linux could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, crash the driver, or obtain privileged access. The vulnerability could also lead to privilege escalation, data tampering, information disclosure, and denial of service, thereby compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Systems

Affected products include NVIDIA GeForce, RTX, Quadro, NVS, and Tesla GPUs running the official NVIDIA Display Driver on Windows or Linux. Version details are not disclosed, so all current drivers are potentially vulnerable until a fix is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 6.7, indicating moderate to high severity. EPSS data is not available, and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV. The attack vector is not explicitly described in the statement; based on the firmware context it is inferred that local or privileged access is likely required, possibly through a malicious firmware image or compromised system. Successful exploitation could grant elevated privileges or disrupt GPU operation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 17:57 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest NVIDIA driver update that addresses the firmware input validation flaw.
  • Disable any functionality that loads custom firmware or allows firmware modifications if the system permits.
  • Monitor GPU activity for anomalous behavior or unexpected crashes, and review system logs for signs of exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 17:57 UTC.

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History

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Firmware Vulnerability Enabling Code Execution and Privilege Escalation in NVIDIA GPU Drivers nvidia-driver: xorg-x11-drv-nvidia: nvidia-driver: arbitrary code execution via improper input validation in firmware
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate


Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nvidia
Nvidia geforce
Nvidia nvs
Nvidia quadro
Nvidia rtx
Nvidia tesla
Vendors & Products Nvidia
Nvidia geforce
Nvidia nvs
Nvidia quadro
Nvidia rtx
Nvidia tesla

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Firmware Vulnerability Enabling Code Execution and Privilege Escalation in NVIDIA GPU Drivers

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Weaknesses CWE-20
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: nvidia

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-01T03:56:08.257Z

Reserved: 2026-05-19T19:55:44.855Z

Link: CVE-2026-47546

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T17:24:54.187Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-30T16:17:22.277

Modified: 2026-10-01T04:18:14.617

Link: CVE-2026-47546

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-09-30T15:53:01Z

Links: CVE-2026-47546 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-30T22:15:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation