CVE-2022-46344

xorg-x11-server: XIChangeProperty out-of-bounds access

Published Dec 14, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XIChangeProperty request has a length-validation issues, resulting in out-of-bounds memory reads and potential information disclosure. This issue can lead to local privileges elevation on systems where the X server is running privileged and remote code execution for ssh X forwarding sessions.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3256-1 xorg-server security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5304-1 xorg-server security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5778-1 X.Org X Server vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5778-2 X.Org X Server vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 4:33 PM
Reserved
Nov 30, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 14, 2022, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:11 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Dec 14, 2022, 12:00 AM