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CVE-2025-38702 Detail

Description

In 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.


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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/248b2aab9b2af5ecf89d9d7955a2ff20c4b4a399 kernel.org
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2828a433c7d7a05b6f27c8148502095101dd0b09 kernel.org
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/523b84dc7ccea9c4d79126d6ed1cf9033cf83b05 kernel.org
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c3f5a25c62230b7965804ce7a2e9305c3ca3961 kernel.org
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/806f85bdd3a60187c21437fc51baace11f659f35 kernel.org
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cbe740de32bb0fb7a5213731ff5f26ea6718fca3 kernel.org

Weakness Enumeration

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2025-38702
NVD Published Date:
09/04/2025
NVD Last Modified:
09/05/2025
Source:
kernel.org