NVIDIA Urgently Pushes Security Patch for RTX 50 Series GPUs

NVIDIA Urgently Pushes Security Patch for RTX 50 Series GPUs—Here’s What’s Fixed and Who Needs It

NVIDIA’s latest GPU driver update (v591.59) patches four high-severity vulnerabilities across RTX 5090, 5080, and legacy GPUs that could enable remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks. Users running older drivers are advised to update immediately.

NVIDIA has released a critical security update for its GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs—including the RTX 5090, 5080, and 5060—that addresses four newly discovered vulnerabilities rated as high-severity. The flaws could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or disrupt system operations, according to the company’s latest security bulletin.

The update, part of driver version 591.59, applies to Windows-based systems using GeForce, RTX, Quadro, NVS, and Tesla GPUs. For users still running older driver branches (R580, R570, R535), NVIDIA has also provided targeted fixes to mitigate risks.

Key Points

Four high-severity flaws could lead to code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, or denial-of-service attacks.
RTX 5090, 5080, and 5060 owners should update to driver 591.59 immediately.
Legacy GPUs (Maxwell, Pascal, Volta) receive a separate patch via driver 582.28.
No performance impact is expected from the update.

Details of the Update

The vulnerabilities span multiple GPU families, with the most urgent fixes targeting the latest Ada Lovelace architecture (RTX 50 Series). While NVIDIA does not detail specific exploit methods, the risks include unauthorized access to system resources and potential data corruption. The update also resolves a separate issue affecting older GPUs no longer supported by Game Ready drivers, requiring manual installation.

For users unsure whether their system is affected, NVIDIA’s recommended safe versions are

<strong>NVIDIA Urgently Pushes Security Patch for RTX 50 Series GPUs—Here’s What’s Fixed and Who Needs It</strong>

Windows (R590 branch): Update to 591.59 if below this version.
Windows (R580 branch): Update to 582.16.
Windows (R570 branch): Update to 573.96.
Windows (R535 branch): Update to 539.64.

NVIDIA emphasizes that these updates are non-optional, particularly for systems exposed to untrusted networks or public-facing applications.

What Users Should Do Now

If you own an RTX 5090, 5080, or 5060, the update process is straightforward

Open NVIDIA GeForce Experience and navigate to the Driver tab.
Check for available updates—591.59 should appear as a critical patch.
Download and install the update. Restart your system if prompted.
For legacy GPUs, manually download driver 582.28 from NVIDIA’s support site.

While the update is mandatory for security, NVIDIA has not reported any associated performance degradation. Gamers and creators can expect continued functionality post-update, though it’s advisable to verify stability after installation.

The patch arrives amid broader industry concerns over GPU security, particularly as high-end graphics cards remain prime targets for exploitation. NVIDIA’s proactive approach aligns with recent trends in hardware security, where vendors prioritize mitigating risks before public disclosure of vulnerabilities.