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CVE-2026-72265

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CVE-2026-72265 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: nvidia: fix potential memory leak in nvidiafb_probe() In nvidiafb_probe(), the memory allocated for modelist in nvidia_set_fbinfo() is not freed in the subsequent error paths. Fix that by calling fb_destroy_modelist().. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: nvidia: fix potential memory leak in nvidiafb_probe() In nvidiafb_probe(), the memory allocated for modelist in nvidia_set_fbinfo() is not freed in the subsequent error paths. Fix that by calling fb_destroy_modelist().

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 7e747f7b17ccce750502fd4d0b4e866fe4f066a6; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 2515cd60f6b5ad680ed164aa6bd19b05270af34c; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 508704de34fb8c0dcbbf13397212363bbf0974de; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 6ca48f23ce61a26349d7d084fb63b70499137c8e; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < e8172773e5251f4df2eed74caab6ca3195fed1ea; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 009a8514745b16c468acc25aa00539abbf38e1b5; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < ed3b3eb212441fb5f287dfd24ebafe11d634f009; >= 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, < 85f5e38c162bdf9dbbe197275d416402712f3707
LinuxLinux2.6.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72265?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: nvidia: fix potential memory leak in nvidiafb_probe() In nvidiafb_probe(), the memory allocated for modelist in nvidia_set_fbinfo() is not freed in the subsequent error paths. Fix that by calling fb_destroy_modelist().
How severe is CVE-2026-72265?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-72265 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72265?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST