CVE-2025-33221: NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver, where a user could

Routine

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CVE-2025-33221 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting gpu display driver, gpu display driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver, where a user could cause an incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to data tampering and denial of service.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-05-26
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): NVIDIA Corporation · Vendor: nvidia

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-26 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia gpu display driver UPGRADE

Affected: >= 535 and < 535.309.01 · >= 580 and < 580.159.03 · >= 595 and < 595.71.05

Fixed in: 535.309.01, 580.159.03, 595.71.05

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 535

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gpu-display-driver || rpm -q gpu-display-driver || gpu-display-driver --version

2. UPGRADE to 535.309.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gpu-display-driver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gpu-display-driver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 535 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpu-display-driver sudo apt install gpu-display-driver=<VERSION_BEFORE_535> sudo apt-mark hold gpu-display-driver

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gpu-display-driver sudo dnf downgrade gpu-display-driver-<VERSION_BEFORE_535> sudo dnf versionlock add gpu-display-driver

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

nvidia gpu display driver UPGRADE

Affected: >= 535 and < 539.72 · >= 580 and < 582.53 · >= 595 and < 595.36

Fixed in: 539.72, 582.53, 595.36

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 535

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gpu-display-driver || rpm -q gpu-display-driver || gpu-display-driver --version

2. UPGRADE to 539.72 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gpu-display-driver

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gpu-display-driver

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 535 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpu-display-driver sudo apt install gpu-display-driver=<VERSION_BEFORE_535> sudo apt-mark hold gpu-display-driver

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gpu-display-driver sudo dnf downgrade gpu-display-driver-<VERSION_BEFORE_535> sudo dnf versionlock add gpu-display-driver

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-33221?

gpu display driver: upgrade to 535.309.01, 580.159.03, 595.71.05; gpu display driver: upgrade to 539.72, 582.53, 595.36. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-33221 being exploited?

CVE-2025-33221 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-33221 affect?

CVE-2025-33221 affects gpu display driver, gpu display driver. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). NVIDIA Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver, where a user could cause an incorrect permission assignment for a critical resource. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to data ta

How urgent is CVE-2025-33221?

Priority 22/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · NVIDIA vulnerabilities

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