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CVE-2025-39967: fbcon: fix integer overflow in fbcon_do_set_font

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fbcon: fix integer overflow in fbcon_do_set_font Fix integer overflow vulnerabilities in fbcon_do_set_font() where font size calculations could overflow when handling user-controlled font parameters. The vulnerabilities occur when: 1. CALC_FONTSZ(h, pitch, charcount) performs h * pith * charcount multiplication with user-controlled values that can overflow. 2. FONT_EXTRA_WORDS * sizeof(int) + size addition can also overflow 3. This results in smaller allocations than expected, leading to buffer overflows during font data copying. Add explicit overflow checking using check_mul_overflow() and check_add_overflow() kernel helpers to safety validate all size calculations before allocation.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A flaw in the Linux framebuffer console can miscalculate memory needed for user-controlled font data. The resulting undersized allocation may permit a local, low-privileged user to corrupt kernel memory, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It is not described as remotely exploitable.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation on multi-user systems, administrative workstations, and other hosts granting local accounts. Treat it as a prompt kernel-maintenance item rather than an internet-facing emergency because exploitation requires local access and active exploitation is not established.

Technical view

Integer overflows in fbcon_do_set_font() can occur during font-size multiplication and metadata-size addition. Wrapped calculations may produce undersized allocations followed by buffer overflows during font copying. The published fix uses check_mul_overflow() and check_add_overflow() before allocation.

Likely exposure

Exposure requires a Linux kernel containing the vulnerable fbcon code and a local user able to reach font-setting functionality. The supplied version data is ambiguous and includes commit identifiers alongside releases, so confirm exposure through distribution advisories and fix-commit presence rather than version strings alone.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector indicates local access, low privileges, low complexity, and no user interaction, with potentially high impact. The supplied bundle marks KEV false and provides no evidence of active exploitation. Absence from KEV does not prove exploitation is impossible or absent.

Researcher notes

Review fbcon_do_set_font() size calculations and confirm both multiplication and addition overflow checks are present before allocation. Distribution kernels may backport fixes without matching upstream release numbers. The bundle does not establish exploitability on every listed build or identify a public proof of concept.

Mitigation direction

  • Install a vendor-supported kernel containing the applicable stable fbcon fix.
  • Consult the Linux distribution advisory for exact package and backport status.
  • Restrict unnecessary local access while affected systems await remediation.
  • Evaluate disabling unused framebuffer-console functionality under vendor guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory deployed kernel package versions and distribution release details.
  • Check package changelogs for CVE-2025-39967 or the applicable stable fix.
  • Determine whether framebuffer console and font-loading functionality are enabled and reachable.
  • After updating, verify the running kernel matches the remediated package.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
10

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-39967Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux96e41fc29e8af5c5085fb8a79cab8d0d00bab86c, 39b3cffb8cf3111738ea993e2757ab382253d86a, 39b3cffb8cf3111738ea993e2757ab382253d86a, 39b3cffb8cf3111738ea993e2757ab382253d86a, 39b3cffb8cf3111738ea993e2757ab382253d86a, 39b3cffb8cf3111738ea993e2757ab382253d86a, 39b3cffb8cf3111738ea993e2757ab382253d86a, 39b3cffb8cf3111738ea993e2757ab382253d86a, ae021a904ac82d9fc81c25329d3c465c5a7d5686, 451bffa366f2cc0e5314807cb847f31c0226efed, 2c455e9c5865861f5ce09c5f596909495ed7657c, 72f099805dbc907fbe8fa19bccdc31d3e2ee6e9e, 34cf1aff169dc6dedad8d79da7bf1b4de2773dbc, 5.4.62, 4.4.235, 4.9.235, 4.14.196, 4.19.143, 5.8.6unaffected
LinuxLinux5.9, 0, 5.4.300, 5.10.245, 5.15.194, 6.1.155, 6.6.109, 6.12.50, 6.16.10, 6.17affected
Weakness

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