SB20250402111 - Resource management error in Linux kernel video fbdev driver



SB20250402111 - Resource management error in Linux kernel video fbdev driver

Published: April 2, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250402111
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21977)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the hvfb_getmem() function in drivers/video/fbdev/hyperv_fb.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.