vmwgfx

About this tag
The vmwgfx tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel's VMware graphics driver, including security vulnerabilities and fixes. A recent thread highlights CVE-2025-40110, a critical null-pointer dereference flaw in the vmwgfx cursor snooper that can cause kernel oopses and local denial-of-service. The tag is relevant for users running VMware guest graphics or vendor kernels containing the vmwgfx driver, emphasizing the importance of timely patching. Content focuses on the driver's role in implementing VMware's SVGA/SVGA3D guest graphics and related security issues.

  1. CVE-2025-40110 Fix: Linux vmwgfx Cursor Snooper Null Pointer Dereference

    A critical null-pointer flaw in the Linux kernel’s VMware graphics driver, tracked as CVE‑2025‑40110, has been fixed upstream; the defect — an unchecked null‑ptr access in the vmwgfx cursor snooper — can cause kernel oopses and local denial‑of‑service and should be treated as a timely patching...
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