Bug 2544094 (CVE-2026-47548)

Summary: CVE-2026-47548 nvidia-driver: nvidia-driver: Arbitrary code execution via out-of-bounds write in kernel mode layer
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A flaw was found in the NVIDIA GPU display driver. A local user can exploit an out-of-bounds write vulnerability within the kernel mode layer to corrupt system memory. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with elevated kernel privileges, trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) by crashing the system, modify data, or disclose sensitive information.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-09-30 16:31:12 UTC
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause 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.