CVE-2021-33656: Medium severity openeuler vulnerability

Published Jan 5, 2021
·
Updated

A flaw in the Linux Kernel console driver found. When setting font with malicious data by ioctl PIOFONT, kernel will write memory out of bounds. To trigger the vulnerability user need to have access to console driver like if text mode being used through a generic VGA standard display.

Reference: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/stable-queue.git/tree/releases/5.10.127/vt-drop-old-font-ioctls.patch

Other sources

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

When setting font with malicous data by ioctl cmd PIOFONT,kernel will write memory out of bounds.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-477.10.1.rt7.274.el8_8
0:4.18.0-477.10.1.rt7.274.el8_8
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-477.10.1.el8_8
0:4.18.0-477.10.1.el8_8
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-372.70.1.el8_6
0:4.18.0-372.70.1.el8_6
redhat/Kernel<5.12
5.12
Huawei Openeuler=20.03
Huawei Openeuler=20.03-sp1
Huawei Openeuler=20.03-sp3
Linux Linux kernel<5.10.127
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Openatom Openeuler=20.03
Openatom Openeuler=20.03-sp1
Openatom Openeuler=20.03-sp3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Information

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.

Event History

Jan 5, 2021
CVE Published
10:00 AM
Jul 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:57 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33656?

CVE-2021-33656 has a high severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption and denial of service when exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-33656?

To fix CVE-2021-33656, ensure that your kernel package is updated to a version that includes the patch, specifically at least 0:4.18.0-477.10.1.rt7.274.el8_8 for Red Hat or corresponding updates for other affected distributions.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-33656?

CVE-2021-33656 affects multiple Linux kernel versions, particularly those used in Red Hat and Huawei OpenEuler systems.

4

What can happen if CVE-2021-33656 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-33656 could result in a kernel crash or the execution of arbitrary code leading to a system compromise.

5

How is CVE-2021-33656 triggered?

CVE-2021-33656 is triggered when a user with access to the console driver sends malicious data via the ioctl PIO_FONT command.

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