CVE-2021-33656

An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s console driver functionality in the way a user triggers the ioctl PIO_FONT with malicious data. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

This flaw is rated as a having Moderate impact, because only local user with the access to the VGA device can trigger it.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

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.