CVE-2022-3550: X.org Server xkb.c _GetCountedString buffer overflow

Published Oct 17, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/xorg-server<=2:1.20.4-1+deb10u4
2:1.20.4-1+deb10u92:1.20.11-1+deb11u62:21.1.7-32:21.1.8-1
debian/xwayland
2:22.1.9-12:23.2.1-1
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

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 7, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3550?

The severity of CVE-2022-3550 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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