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CVE-2026-47494

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.15% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-30 · Last synced 2026-10-08

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux is susceptible to a format string vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, tamper with data, cause denial of service, or disclose sensitive information. Organizations using affected NVIDIA drivers on Linux systems should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the associated risks. This is particularly critical for environments where GPU resources are heavily utilized or where sensitive data is processed.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
exploit code execution
GitHub PoC Links

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CVE
CVE-2026-47494
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.15%
Linux

Original NVD Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux contains a vulnerability where a user might be able to cause a format string issue. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.