NVIDIA Urges Graphics Card Owners to Update Drivers Due to Major Security Vulnerability
November 4, 2024, 01:56 PM
NVIDIA has identified several serious security vulnerabilities in its graphics drivers. While the company first announced the issue on October 22, the press has only now started to pay attention.
Experts have found eight vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. To protect their systems, users are urged to download the latest driver version, 566.03, from NVIDIA's official website.
Detailed descriptions of these vulnerabilities can be found here. According to the company, hackers could potentially access systems and steal personal data.
NVIDIA recently announced its participation in CES 2025, fueling speculation that the company may be preparing to unveil its next-generation graphics cards, the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080.
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