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CVE-2026-72271

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CVE-2026-72271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: i740fb: fix potential memory leak in i740fb_probe() In i740fb_probe(), the memory allocated in fb_videomode_to_modelist() for modelist is not freed in the 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: i740fb: fix potential memory leak in i740fb_probe() In i740fb_probe(), the memory allocated in fb_videomode_to_modelist() for modelist is not freed in the 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>= 5350c65f4f15bbc111ffa629130d3f32cdd4ccf6, < d3776b1bf9c100873c7365bd31a67ed6caacbd82; >= 5350c65f4f15bbc111ffa629130d3f32cdd4ccf6, < ccf073cd4a2f783adc40b04db3805dbddaaf9f31; >= 5350c65f4f15bbc111ffa629130d3f32cdd4ccf6, < aebdbe61b3960cd22b8bb6e70e3d94fb3bbb202c; >= 5350c65f4f15bbc111ffa629130d3f32cdd4ccf6, < e1ecbaeec5fbf0b0e2d5810ec574f762d148771e; >= 5350c65f4f15bbc111ffa629130d3f32cdd4ccf6, < 3c0cf89b74e7b8ebc21a1542937c8e912d19f22b; >= 5350c65f4f15bbc111ffa629130d3f32cdd4ccf6, < 146b708bc75f1e6cf70df31195632c9946cb70fd; >= 5350c65f4f15bbc111ffa629130d3f32cdd4ccf6, < 2ede8fa708235c81ab18de14077f1a458bec7e22; >= 5350c65f4f15bbc111ffa629130d3f32cdd4ccf6, < 5936063409af230a2c88b8700c47b89a19fd70b5
LinuxLinux3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72271?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: i740fb: fix potential memory leak in i740fb_probe() In i740fb_probe(), the memory allocated in fb_videomode_to_modelist() for modelist is not freed in the error paths. Fix that by calling fb_destroy_modelist().
How severe is CVE-2026-72271?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-72271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72271?
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