CVE-2022-49948

vt: Clear selection before changing the font

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vt: Clear selection before changing the font When changing the console font with ioctl(KDFONTOP) the new font size can be bigger than the previous font. A previous selection may thus now be outside of the new screen size and thus trigger out-of-bounds accesses to graphics memory if the selection is removed in vc_do_resize(). Prevent such out-of-memory accesses by dropping the selection before the various con_font_set() console handlers are called.

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CVSS
Severity:
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49948?
CVE-2022-49948 has not yet been assigned a CVSS score.
How to fix CVE-2022-49948?
To fix CVE-2022-49948, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-49948 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-49948 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-49948?
CVE-2022-49948 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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