Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: Wrap user-invoked calls to fb_set_var() in helper Handle fbcon during display updates in fb_set_var_from_user(). Check with fbcon if the mode change is possible, update hardware state and finally update fbcon. Update all callers. Only the FBIOPUT_VSCREENINFO ioctl currently does all steps. Other mode-changes callers in sysfs and driver code are missing fbcon-related steps. With the new helper, ps3fb and sh_mobile_lcdcfb no longer maintain fbcon state themselves.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/07f7e46833f71472e30da54a50dacdf48521bdd3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f611e5e5f3327cf2e2daabe6ee5acac58cc784e
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-80786?
CVE-2026-80786 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: Wrap user-invoked calls to fb_set_var() in helper Handle fbcon during display updates in fb_set_var_from_user(). Check with...
How severe is CVE-2026-80786?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-80786. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-80786?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.