Nvidia is urgently warning its users and asking them to update their graphics card drivers immediately after several security vulnerabilities were discovered.
Nvidia recently issued an important security warning: Users should update their graphics card drivers immediately. The reason? Eight critical vulnerabilities have just been identified that expose the systems to serious security risks. This update affects GeForce, RTX, Quadro, NVS and Tesla products and Nvidia emphasizes the need to act quickly to avoid possible attacks.
Critical defects with high risk for Nvidia
These vulnerabilities are divided into two main types. The first flaw could allow a hacker to strengthen their grip on the system. This allows access to sensitive data or functions. The second flaw, in turn, could be exploited by an unprivileged user through out-of-bounds data manipulation. Obviously, these flaws can lead to remote code execution, theft of sensitive information, or even the blocking of certain services.
Nvidia underlines the seriousness of the situation: these vulnerabilities are rated as “high” in terms of risk, with security scores between 7.8 and 8.2 out of 10. It is therefore important to act quickly to avoid compromise.
To address these shortcomings, Nvidia recommends users download the latest version of their drivers. Everything available on the Download page Nvidia or through the GeForce Experience software for those who have it installed. Here are the driver versions you should install as soon as possible:
- GeForce – Version 566.03
- RTX/Quadro/NVS branch R565 – Version 566.03
- THE RTX / Quadro / NVS branch R550 – Version 553.24
- RTX/Quadro/NVS branch R535 – Version 538.95
Nvidia is growing, but is also under pressure
This crucial update comes as Nvidia continues to dominate the technology components market. In particular thanks to its key role in the development of artificial intelligence. Recently, the company even surpassed Apple to become the most valuable company in the world with a market value of $3.53 trillion.
Source: Nvidia
