Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2020-25668
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.9.2
**Description**
The issue is related to a use-after-free flaw in the Linux Kernel's tty subsystem, which can be exploited to gain access to sensitive information or cause a denial of service. The problem arises from improper synchronization of access to the global variable `fg console`, leading to a use-after-free condition in `con font op`.
**Recommendations**
For Linux Kernel versions prior to 5.9.2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue to prevent exploitation.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `con font op` function until a patch is available.