GSD-2022-1005708 vt: Clear selection before changing the font
A potential vulnerability in the Linux kernel virtual terminal requires clearing selection before font changes, with unproven impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005708?
GSD-2022-1005708 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
vt: Clear selection before changing the font
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.142 by commit 989201bb8c00b222235aff04e6200230d29dc7bb. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005708?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005708?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005708 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005708 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005708 in the wild and no public exploit code.