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CVE-2026-80786

Low risk· EPSS 5%
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.16%

5th percentile - higher than 5% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel's fbdev subsystem, a lack of consistency in handling display mode changes was found. Some call paths (e.g., via sysfs) did not update fbcon state, potentially leading to incorrect console behavior. A helper function fb_set_var_from_user() was introduced to centralize mode change handling, including fbcon updates.

Risk Assessment

Lack of synchronization of mode changes with fbcon can cause display issues or console crashes, affecting system availability.

Recommendation

Install the Linux kernel update containing the fix for CVE-2026-80786. After updating, test console and graphics mode functionality.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbdev: Wrap user-invoked calls to fb_set_var() in helper Handle fbcon during display updates in fb_set_var_from_user(). Check with fbcon if the mode change is possible, update hardware state and finally update fbcon. Update all callers. Only the FBIOPUT_VSCREENINFO ioctl currently does all steps. Other mode-changes callers in sysfs and driver code are missing fbcon-related steps. With the new helper, ps3fb and sh_mobile_lcdcfb no longer maintain fbcon state themselves.

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