Urgent: Update Your NVIDIA Drivers Now!
NVIDIA has recently discovered several critical vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers, posing a significant security risk to systems equipped with GeForce, RTX, Quadro, NVS, and Tesla GPUs. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow malicious actors to exploit systems, steal sensitive data, and execute harmful code.
What’s at Risk?
A wide range of NVIDIA GPUs are affected by these vulnerabilities, including both consumer-grade and professional-grade models. The severity of these vulnerabilities is rated as high, with potential impacts ranging from data theft to system compromise.
How to Protect Yourself:
To mitigate these risks, NVIDIA strongly urges users to update their GPU drivers to the latest versions:
Windows Users:
- GeForce, RTX, Quadro, and NVS GPUs: Update to driver 566.03/553.24/538.95
- Tesla GPUs: Update to driver 553.24/538.95
Linux Users:
- GeForce GPUs: Update to driver 565.57.01/550.127.05/535.216.01
- RTX, Quadro, and NVS GPUs: Update to 565.57.01/550.127.05/535.216.01
- Tesla GPUs: Update to 550.127.05/535.216.01
How to Update:
- Manual Update:
- Visit the NVIDIA website.
- Select your GPU model.
- Download and install the latest driver.
- Automatic Update:
- Check for updates through your system’s update manager or device manager.
- Some computer vendors may provide updated drivers through their support channels.
Don’t Delay: By promptly updating your NVIDIA GPU drivers, you can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation and protect your system from potential cyberattacks.
