Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: broadsheetfb: fix potential memory leak in broadsheetfb_probe() The memory allocated for pagerefs in fb_deferred_io_init() is not freed on the error path. Fix it by calling fb_deferred_io_cleanup().
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07d2f9cb667c2f6331a483227c62d0a4a91ef42f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ce94f9e3bfb37866638e4b81e2c3d8f7470a12c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54a4cd11702d5e8bcefc3b514e338955813993a1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d18a4e4234fd3ee0d0eed8ccbbb50cb76b2232c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e818c397548cde68d64c6abf8be0a5f3e3eef7d1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e8c9aae8c950869f65af8b9dd2f71f861ea6e433
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/edc5a845108337d0c167ab850fe9adfaea442975
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72275?
CVE-2026-72275 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: broadsheetfb: fix potential memory leak in broadsheetfb_probe() The memory allocated for pagerefs in fb_deferred_io_init() ...
How severe is CVE-2026-72275?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-72275. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72275?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.