CVE-2025-40322: fbdev: bitblit: bound-check glyph index in bit_putcs*

Published Dec 8, 2025
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Updated

fbdev: bitblit: bound-check glyph index in bitputcs

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.112.1-2
IBM Verify Identity Access<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1
IBM Verify Identity Access Container<=11.0 - 11.0.2
IBM Security Verify Access Container<=10.0 - 10.0.9.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Update the Linux kernel to include the fix for fbdev bitblit: bound-check glyph index in bit_putcs* (clamp the index to the actual glyph count before computing the glyph address) to prevent global out-of-bounds reads.

Event History

Dec 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:46 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:03 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jul 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40322?

CVE-2025-40322 has been classified as a moderate-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40322?

To fix CVE-2025-40322, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-40322?

CVE-2025-40322 is a type of out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting the fbdev subsystem in the Linux kernel.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-40322?

CVE-2025-40322 affects the Linux kernel, specifically within its framebuffer device (fbdev) implementation.

5

Can CVE-2025-40322 lead to a system compromise?

Yes, CVE-2025-40322 could potentially allow an attacker to read unauthorized memory regions, leading to information disclosure.

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