Did this issue start happening after an update/upgrade? Was there a prior kernel version where you were not having this particular problem?
Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v4.17 kernel[0]. If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'. If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'. Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed". Thanks in advance. [0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v4.17-rc7 ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1774575 Title: hwinfo --framebuffer | VirtualBox 5.2.12 | empty output Status in linux package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: 1) Ubuntu 4.15.0-22.24-generic 4.15.17; Description: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Release: 18.04 2) lspci-vnvn+hwinfo_policy.log attached 3) What happens: The command "sudo hwinfo --framebuffer" provides an empty output. (Possibly can't find framebuffer info.) 4) Expected: a list of supported video modes (https://askubuntu.com/a/824182/621093) Some additional info A) Enviroment: A1) Ubuntu 18.04 server A2) VirtualBox 5.2.12; installing guest packages and host extensions didn't help. B) VGA compatible controller [0300]: InnoTek Systemberatung GmbH VirtualBox Graphics Adapter To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1774575/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages Post to : kernel-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kernel-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
