Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: vesafb: fix memory leak in vesafb_probe() Since commit 73ce73c30ba9 ("fbdev: Transfer video= option strings to caller; clarify ownership") the string returned from fb_get_options() is expected to be freed by the caller. But the string is not freed in vesafb_probe(). Fix that by freeing the option string after setup.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/124df55c7201d011a3fead2205685b6c47eae093
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/43af398217ca8940bf30643fd1150b4c655b8a88
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58bc18e03481b62f0ec53fe47f36615d52660a7d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7b96ce9f8e47538c3c6eebbb217c94d696975cac
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b15d708995c01bbffe7dcd634a31959f6805bed3
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72266?
CVE-2026-72266 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: vesafb: fix memory leak in vesafb_probe() Since commit 73ce73c30ba9 ("fbdev: Transfer video= option strings to caller; clar...
How severe is CVE-2026-72266?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-72266. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72266?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.