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CVE-2026-72273

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CVE-2026-72273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: efifb: fix memory leak in efifb_probe() Since commit 73ce73c30ba9 ("fbdev: Transfer video= option strings to caller; clarify ownership") the string returned from fb_get_options() is expected to be freed by the caller, but the string is not freed in efifb_probe(). Fix that by freeing the option string after setup.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: efifb: fix memory leak in efifb_probe() Since commit 73ce73c30ba9 ("fbdev: Transfer video= option strings to caller; clarify ownership") the string returned from fb_get_options() is expected to be freed by the caller, but the string is not freed in efifb_probe(). Fix that by freeing the option string after setup.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.20%

10.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 73ce73c30ba9ae4d90fdfad7ebe9104001d5d851, < fafb2e08741b20027cee77918816de29a32d6fd6; >= 73ce73c30ba9ae4d90fdfad7ebe9104001d5d851, < 475383daf5f855f5b2c3a9aa801f69b69a81799e; >= 73ce73c30ba9ae4d90fdfad7ebe9104001d5d851, < febb5b4f67ace78d6b6862cc3c853b64710afb6c; >= 73ce73c30ba9ae4d90fdfad7ebe9104001d5d851, < 5276e3f75ddb51f980a8903f4b39e73cf42415e5; >= 73ce73c30ba9ae4d90fdfad7ebe9104001d5d851, < 9b6eaf101656958397a6012bf43f6e2e42c9e5cb
LinuxLinux6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-72273?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: efifb: fix memory leak in efifb_probe() Since commit 73ce73c30ba9 ("fbdev: Transfer video= option strings to caller; clarify ownership") the string returned from fb_get_options() is expected to be freed by the caller, but the string is not freed in efifb_probe(). Fix that by freeing the option string after setup.
How severe is CVE-2026-72273?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-72273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72273?
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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