Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: tdfxfb: fix potential memory leak in tdfxfb_probe() In tdfxfb_probe(), the memory allocated for modelist using fb_videomode_to_modelist() when CONFIG_FB_3DFX_I2C is defined, is not freed in the subsequent error paths. Fix that by calling fb_destroy_modelist().
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2199d70efc5bea0e9b4462a4f9e4c3d3c21c5d34
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/237611edf15172e4dc7fa9b3b71c2445602d3459
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2fd16a94bea5e0c3e93791436cf8a800b175762a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b039e0693df003c5baa1e89630344f92a78afb15
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7b26adc2718ca8f81ca75cd03aee94269d00e8a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb019d755366cc3e777a12d4bf457ff289837370
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfbb1a695d8891774c80c0e2a9192afb66469eb7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1ca9b8559e0f5959228626bdeaae530a1ee0337
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72268?
CVE-2026-72268 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: tdfxfb: fix potential memory leak in tdfxfb_probe() In tdfxfb_probe(), the memory allocated for modelist using fb_videomode...
How severe is CVE-2026-72268?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72268?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.