Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: s3fb: fix potential memory leak in s3_pci_probe() In s3_pci_probe(), the memory allocated for modelist using fb_videomode_to_modelist() is not freed in subsequent error paths. Fix that by calling fb_destroy_modelist()
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d0fa8425b29657b3d3e5bb36f50a50e57c8101f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25b354f74b028a3f91b12e6b446256965744c477
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/37f4b8bd9e3835a7d4da26baf80b497e478d3123
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b0ed04bc852887a9164e1bbf521652e8ef3eb92
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56964e8039150a14462005458b25f19d6cad8f4a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad54698255a4b988cae1ad908c158c1d4128887c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef6c5e4607483259a0daf6584e9e34ef643a655d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc90ec978a3cef6f6d8c6074bee538998c7c9837
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72270?
CVE-2026-72270 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: s3fb: fix potential memory leak in s3_pci_probe() In s3_pci_probe(), the memory allocated for modelist using fb_videomode_t...
How severe is CVE-2026-72270?
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Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.