CVE-2022-50404 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.85/6.0.15/6.1.1 fbdev fbcon_do_set_font memory leak (Nessus ID 265509 / WID-SEC-2025-2092)
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.85/6.0.15/6.1.1. Affected is the function fbcon_do_set_font of the component fbdev. This manipulation causes memory leak.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-50404. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.