NVIDIA has identified several high-risk vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers, urging users to update immediately. These vulnerabilities affect various NVIDIA GPUs, including GeForce, RTX, Quadro, Tesla, and NVS, across both Windows and Linux operating systems.
High-Risk Vulnerabilities
The vulnerabilities range in severity from 7.1 to 8.2, posing a significant security threat. Successful exploitation could lead to:
- Code execution
- Denial of service
- Escalation of privileges
- Information disclosure
- Data tampering
NVIDIA strongly recommends updating to the latest drivers to mitigate these risks.
Driver Updates
Here are the recommended driver versions:
Windows:
- GeForce, RTX, Quadro, NVS: 566.03 / 553.24 / 538.95
- Tesla: 553.24 / 538.95
Linux:
- GeForce: 565.57.01 / 550.127.05 / 535.216.01
- RTX, Quadro, NVS: 565.57.01 / 550.127.05 / 535.216.01
- Tesla: 550.127.05 / 535.216.01
How to Update
You can download the latest drivers from the official NVIDIA website. Select your specific GPU model to find the correct driver. In some cases, your computer manufacturer may also provide updated drivers with the necessary security patches.
