fbdev: fix potential buffer overflow in do_register_framebuffer()
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cve-program · CVE-2025-38702
PublishedIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: fix potential buffer overflow in do_register_framebuffer() The current implementation may lead to buffer overflow when: 1. Unregistration creates NULL gaps in registered_fb[] 2. All array slots become occupied despite num_registered_fb < FB_MAX 3. The registration loop exceeds array bounds Add boundary check to prevent registered_fb[FB_MAX] access.
- Source published
- 4 Sep 2025 15:32:53 UTC
- Source modified
- 15 Oct 2026 01:07:40 UTC
- Observed here
- 23 Oct 2026 15:48:27 UTC
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