CVE-2025-38215: fbdev: Fix do_register_framebuffer to prevent null-ptr-deref in fb_videomode_to_var
fbdev: Fix doregisterframebuffer to prevent null-ptr-deref in fbvideomodetovar
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.96.1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-38215?
The severity of CVE-2025-38215 has not been specified, but it involves a risk of null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-38215?
To fix CVE-2025-38215, users should update to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses the framebuffer issue.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-38215?
CVE-2025-38215 affects the Linux kernel starting from version 5.10.226.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-38215?
CVE-2025-38215 is categorized as a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the framebuffer device driver.
What happens if CVE-2025-38215 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-38215 may lead to application crashes or system instability when memory allocation fails.