CVE-2026-47486

7.8 HIGH 0.2% exploit odds No fix listed Memory safety

What it is

NVIDIA PhysX for all platforms contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause an out-of-bounds write. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, denial of service, information disclosure.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2026-05-19 19:55 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2026-10-27 13:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-29 11:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-10-27 13:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-29 11:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds write
Record status: Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.8

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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References

NVD record · CVE.org record