CVE-2025-38198 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.94/6.12.34/6.15.3 fbcon fbcon.c fbcon_info_from_console array index

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.94/6.12.34/6.15.3. Affected by this issue is the function fbcon_info_from_console of the file drivers/video/fbdev/core/fbcon.c of the component fbcon. The manipulation leads to improper validation of array index.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-38198. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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