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CVE-2026-47512: NVIDIA graphics driver may leak kernel data
CVE-2026-47512 · published 1 month ago
Summary
The NVIDIA display driver for Windows and Linux can be tricked into reading memory it shouldn't, potentially exposing sensitive system information. This exposure could allow attackers to run code, crash the system, or gain higher privileges. Install the latest driver updates from NVIDIA or your Linux distribution to protect your computers.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | nvidia | geforce |
All driver versions prior to 610.60 All driver versions prior to 616.56 All driver versions prior to 615.71.09 All driver versions prior to 610.57.04 All driver versions prior to 595.91.07 All driver versions prior to 580.178.04 |
| – | nvidia | rtx, quadro, nvs |
All driver versions prior to 610.88 All driver versions prior to 616.92 All driver versions prior to 582.78 All driver versions prior to 596.86 All driver versions prior to 615.71.09 All driver versions prior to 610.57.04 All driver versions prior to 595.91.07 All driver versions prior to 580.178.04 |
| – | nvidia | tesla |
All driver versions prior to 596.86 All driver versions prior to 616.92 All driver versions prior to 610.88 All driver versions prior to 615.71.09 All driver versions prior to 610.57.04 All driver versions prior to 595.91.07 All driver versions prior to 580.178.04 |
| Ubuntu:16.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-304 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:16.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-340 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-390 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-430 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-435 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-440 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-450 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-450-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-460 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-460-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-470 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-470-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-510 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-515 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-515-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-520 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-530 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-418-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-440-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:18.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-455 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-535 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-535-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-550-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:20.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-565-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-570 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-570-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-545 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-550 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-575 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-575-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-580 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-580-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-590 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-590-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-595 | All versions |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-595-server | All versions |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | canonical | nvidia-graphics-drivers-560 | All versions |
Original advisory text
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where a user could cause an out-of-bounds read leading to kernel information disclosure. A success...
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer, where a user could cause an out-of-bounds read leading to kernel information disclosure. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47512 Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47512 Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5861 Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-47512 Third Party Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5861 Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published30 Sep 2026
Updated26 Oct 2026
First seen30 Sep 2026
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