CVE-2025-33221
4.4 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2025-33221 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nvidia gpu_display_driver. It was published on May 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver, where a user could cause an incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to data tampering and denial of service.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nvidia. Update gpu_display_driver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| nvidia | gpu_display_driver | >= 535, < 535.309.01 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-33221?
CVE-2025-33221 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nvidia gpu_display_driver. It was published on May 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-33221?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-33221?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nvidia. Update gpu_display_driver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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