CVE-2022-3551: X.org Server xkb.c ProcXkbGetKbdByName memory leak
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in X.org Server. Affected by this issue is the function ProcXkbGetKbdByName of the file xkb/xkb.c. The manipulation leads to memory leak. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211052.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2022-3551.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3551?
The severity of CVE-2022-3551 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-3551?
X.org Server, Xwayland, Debian Linux (versions 10.0 and 11.0), and Fedora (versions 35, 36, and 37) are affected by CVE-2022-3551.
What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2022-3551?
It is recommended to apply the relevant patches for xorg-server, xwayland, Debian Linux, and Fedora to fix CVE-2022-3551.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3551?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-3551 at the following references: [1](https://vuldb.com/?id.211052), [2](https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=18f91b950e22c2a342a4fbc55e9ddf7534a707d2), [3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2140703).