CVE-2022-2319: X.Org Server ProcXkbSetGeometry Out-Of-Bounds Access Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Thu Sep 01 2022(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Xorg-x11-server. An out-of-bounds access issue can occur in the ProcXkbSetGeometry function due to improper validation of the request length.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.org Xorg-server | =21.1.0 | |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/938/diffs?commit_id=6907b6ea2b4ce949cb07271f5b678d5966d9df42
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-964/
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/938
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/939
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2022-July/003192.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-30
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221104-0003/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2319?
CVE-2022-2319 is a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of X.Org Server.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-2319?
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2319?
CVE-2022-2319 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is X.Org Server, specifically version 21.1.0.
How can I fix CVE-2022-2319?
To fix CVE-2022-2319, users should update to the latest version of X.Org Server and follow any security advisories provided by the vendor.
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