NVIDIA has released a security update for its GeForce Game Ready Driver software to address critical vulnerabilities affecting Windows and Linux systems.
Users must install version 596.36 or newer to secure their systems against exploitation across multiple attack vectors.
The patch resolves multiple high-severity flaws that could allow attackers to cause denial of service, escalate privileges, steal information, tamper with data, or execute arbitrary code.
Users must install driver version 596.36 or newer to receive the fix on supported hardware.
NVIDIA currently distributes version 596.49 as its latest release across most compatible devices.
Older graphics architectures including Maxwell, Volta, and Pascal require at least driver version 582.53 to apply the security patch.
The update covers a broad range of products including GeForce RTX cards, Quadro workstations, Tesla data center accelerators, NVS professional GPUs, and legacy consumer models from previous generations.
vGPU software and GeForce NOW cloud gaming drivers also need updates to maintain secure operation.
NVIDIA issued this bulletin after identifying serious flaws in its driver stack that pose significant risks to both individual gamers and enterprise environments.
The company emphasizes that delayed installation leaves systems exposed to potential exploitation across multiple attack vectors.
All affected users should verify their current driver version through the NVIDIA Control Panel or GeForce Experience application immediately.
Source: TweakTown
