CVE-2022-3550: X.org Server xkb.c _GetCountedString buffer overflow
First published: Mon Oct 17 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in X.org Server. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _GetCountedString of the file xkb/xkb.c. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211051.
Credit: cna@vuldb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/xorg-server | <=2:1.20.4-1+deb10u4 | 2:1.20.4-1+deb10u9 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u6 2:21.1.7-3 2:21.1.8-1 |
| debian/xwayland | 2:22.1.9-1 2:23.2.1-1 | |
| X.Org X Server | <21.1.6 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =35 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =36 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/11beef0b7f1ed290348e45618e5fa0d2bffcb72e
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-3550
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=11beef0b7f1ed290348e45618e5fa0d2bffcb72e
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00012.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QTPFVGYTOY4EWTJEBH3YGDTTU57FZAK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IOEDFBYPSE3EMVHTEFCVEJD2R2Y5F2A5/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OXZZ6JBDBVBYPDI6DUTY6N36GNW37YHK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X7W3NXSYK4P3XCZQBI3U6UWP4DPZIMRZ/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-30
- https://vuldb.com/?id.211051
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5278
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2140699
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2140700
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8491
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-3550
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2248
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2249
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2805
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2806
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2140698
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OXZZ6JBDBVBYPDI6DUTY6N36GNW37YHK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X7W3NXSYK4P3XCZQBI3U6UWP4DPZIMRZ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IOEDFBYPSE3EMVHTEFCVEJD2R2Y5F2A5/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3QTPFVGYTOY4EWTJEBH3YGDTTU57FZAK/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3550?
The severity of CVE-2022-3550 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3550?
The affected software versions include X.org Server 2:1.20.4-1+deb10u9, 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u6, 2:21.1.7-3, and 2:21.1.8-1.
How can I fix CVE-2022-3550?
To fix CVE-2022-3550, it is recommended to apply the available patch for the X.org Server.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3550?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-3550 on the following references: https://vuldb.com/?id.211051, https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=11beef0b7f1ed290348e45618e5fa0d2bffcb72e, and https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2140699.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2022-3550?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2022-3550 is CWE-119 and CWE-120.
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