fbdev: Fix fb_set_var to prevent null-ptr-deref in fb_videomode_to_var — CVE-2025-38214
Date
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
high
high
CVSS
7
7
Summary
Advisory CVE-2025-38214. fbdev: Fix fb_set_var to prevent null-ptr-deref in fb_videomode_to_var Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: high. CVSS 7. See the official advisory for details.
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.