CVE-2021-33655
kernel: malicious data for FBIOPUT_VSCREENINFO ioctl may cause OOB write memory
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 8, 2022
Updated · October 14, 2026
Description
An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s framebuffer-based console driver functionality in the way a user triggers ioctl FBIOPUT_VSCREENINFO with malicious data. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write