CVE-2026-72268
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Publication date: 2026-08-15

Last updated on: 2026-08-15

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: tdfxfb: fix potential memory leak in tdfxfb_probe() In tdfxfb_probe(), the memory allocated for modelist using fb_videomode_to_modelist() when CONFIG_FB_3DFX_I2C is defined, is not freed in the subsequent error paths. Fix that by calling fb_destroy_modelist().

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Published
2026-08-15
Last Modified
2026-08-15
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2026-08-15
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2026-08-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-72268
EUVD
EUVD-2026-59167

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a memory leak in the Linux kernel's tdfxfb driver. When the CONFIG_FB_3DFX_I2C option is enabled, memory allocated for a modelist during probe is not freed if an error occurs later in the process.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's tdfxfb driver and does not have network-based detection methods. It can only be detected by checking the kernel version and verifying if the vulnerable code path is present in the running kernel.

Impact Analysis

The memory leak could lead to gradual system resource exhaustion over time, potentially causing performance degradation or crashes if the driver is repeatedly probed and errors occur.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the fix for CVE-2026-72268. If updating is not immediately possible, ensure the CONFIG_FB_3DFX_I2C kernel configuration option is disabled to prevent the vulnerable code path from being triggered.

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