Arrr, Nvidia be warnin' of treacherous flaws! Hoist the new GPU driver to keep yer loot safe, ye scallywags!
2024-03-01
Arrr mateys, listen up! Nvidia be warnin' ye to update yer driver, lest ye be faced with serious security risks on yer trusty ship. Aye, even the oldest of GPUs be not safe from these treacherous waters. Heed the call, or walk the plank!
Nvidia has released new graphics drivers for both contemporary GPUs and older graphics cards, addressing security flaws. Tom’s Hardware discovered Nvidia’s security bulletin detailing threats to GPU owners. The update fixes two ‘high’ severity threats for Windows users, allowing code execution and other malicious activities. Another ‘high’ threat targets Linux users. Additionally, there are three ‘medium’ severity vulnerabilities that pose risks to computers.To defend against these threats, users should install Nvidia’s 551.61 Game Ready Driver or the separate security patch for older Nvidia GPUs. Windows 7 and 8 users need to update to driver version 474.89. Staying updated with the latest drivers is crucial for patching vulnerabilities like these.Nvidia’s efforts to secure older GPUs and unsupported operating systems like Windows 7 and 8 are commendable. However, users of these systems are urged to upgrade to Windows 10 or 11 to avoid further vulnerabilities. Microsoft has ceased updates for these outdated systems, making them more susceptible to security risks.
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