Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel module where an attacker could cause a missing authorization issue. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure and data tampering.
Published: 2026-09-30
Score: 7.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure and Data Tampering
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows includes a flaw in its kernel module that allows an attacker to bypass required authorization checks. This missing authorization flaw (CWE-862) can enable the attacker to read sensitive data resident in the driver or system memory and to modify driver state, leading to information disclosure and data tampering.

Affected Systems

Affected systems are NVIDIA graphics cards across the GeForce, RTX, Quadro, NVS, and Tesla families when running the Windows GPU display driver. No specific driver version information is provided by the advisory, so the vulnerability may apply to multiple driver releases unless mitigated by a patch.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.3 reflects a high severity impact, while the EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that the exploit requires local or elevated privileges, and that the missing authorization check directly increases the risk of confidentiality and integrity compromise. Without a patch, an attacker with sufficient privileges could potentially access or alter protected data.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 18:43 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update NVIDIA GPU drivers to the latest official release that addresses the missing authorization issue.
  • Only install drivers signed by NVIDIA and ensure they are installed by a trusted administrator.
  • Implement least‑privilege controls for GPU access and monitor for abnormal driver activity in system logs.
  • Check NVIDIA security advisories for updates and apply them promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 18:43 UTC.

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History

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 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Missing Authorization in NVIDIA Windows GPU Driver Enables Information Disclosure

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel module where an attacker could cause a missing authorization issue. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure and data tampering.
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: nvidia

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-30T17:29:30.749Z

Reserved: 2026-05-19T19:55:47.438Z

Link: CVE-2026-47580

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Updated: 2026-09-30T17:25:16.765Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-30T16:17:27.423

Modified: 2026-09-30T18:18:33.130

Link: CVE-2026-47580

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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

Weaknesses