CVE-2026-31618
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's fbdev subsystem, specifically affecting the tdfxfb and udlfb drivers. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to trigger a divide-by-zero error when performing the FBIOPUT_VSCREENINFO operation. This can lead to a system crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
A Divide by Zero results in a crash.
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