CVE-2026-47518
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Improper Permission Assignment Privilege Escalation
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in a secure microcontroller component, where incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource allows an attacker with privileged local access to modify protected memory that should be restricted. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution and escalation of privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 30, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 30, 2026, 4:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-47518
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9576f279-3576-44b5-a4af-b9a8644b2de6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NVIDIA GPU drivers to the latest version.
- Verify secure microcontroller component permissions.
- Restrict privileged local access where possible.
- Apply security updates promptly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-47518.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5861 | |
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47518 | |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47518 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in a secure microcontroller component, where incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource allows an attacker with privileged local access to modify protected memory that should be restricted. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution and escalation of privileges. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-732 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/47xxx/CVE-2026-47518.json">CVE-2026-47518</a> Added Reference https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5861 Added Reference https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47518 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47518