CVE-2026-72267: Linux kernel · fbdev: carminefb: fix potential memory leak in alloc_carmine_fb()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +41
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed. Users should update to the patched kernel versions to remediate this vulnerability.
Description
A potential memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's fbdev carminefb driver was fixed. The issue involved memory allocated for modelist in fb_videomode_to_modelist() not being freed properly in an error path. This could lead to resource leakage. The vulnerability has been addressed by ensuring fb_destroy_modelist() is called to free the allocated memory.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72267 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6069044e74b7510bf2f034ccd049bc962fb9c765 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6fcca16a2b19c37f60693c56cbc0c923364ff3ef (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/97b6c3f6e82a526d95dcfbfcf1c42ba44c61c3d6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b51990be8411335c263b51e9f4def1e84bfaa923 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bcc43b2f7410eddb21f73e9a650499a6432c9383 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d21e6747f3f68dcce59b5d2205f98633d28f69eb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d81860691e4cfa14d596136ea2727f244e9e5950 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/dae8f6ddc35cb1673dba32d2fd8f1f85cd377adf (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72267 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72267 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/6fcca16a2b19c37f60693c56cbc0c923364ff3ef (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8876-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)