CVE-2025-38612 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0 staging fbtft_framebuffer_alloc memory leak

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.147/6.6.101/6.12.41/6.15.9/6.16.0. Affected is the function fbtft_framebuffer_alloc of the component staging. Executing manipulation can lead to memory leak.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-38612. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

The affected component should be upgraded.