Update your Nvidia GPU drivers now to protect your PC from 9 "high-severity" vulnerabilities — here's what's at risk
Nvidia has released driver updates to address nine high-severity vulnerabilities affecting its graphics cards. These vulnerabilities could allow hackers to gain access to the PC kernel, inject malicious code, or steal sensitive data. Users are advised to update their drivers to ensure their systems remain secure.
- ▪Nvidia issued a security alert highlighting 15 vulnerabilities, nine of which are classified as high-risk.
- ▪The latest driver versions are 569.49 for Windows and 590.48.01 for Linux.
- ▪All Nvidia drivers prior to version 596.36 are potentially at risk from these vulnerabilities.
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Computing Internet Online Security Malware & Adware Update your Nvidia GPU drivers now to protect your PC from 9 "high-severity" vulnerabilities — here's what's at risk News By Scott Younker published 20 May 2026 The newest driver contains fixes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If your Windows or Linux computer uses one of best graphics cards made by Nvidia, you're going to want to make sure you're using the latest drivers.
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