Bug 2544095 (CVE-2026-47525)

Summary: CVE-2026-47525 nvidia-driver: nvidia-driver: Arbitrary code execution via improper array index validation
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Component: vulnerabilityAssignee: Product Security <prodsec-ir-bot>
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A flaw was found in nvidia-driver. The kernel mode layer improperly validates array indices during driver operations. A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution, escalate privileges, cause a Denial of Service (DoS), or tamper with system data.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-09-30 16:31:17 UTC
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer where an attacker could cause an improper validation of an array index. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.