CVE-2022-2319
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2319 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | 21.1.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/938Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/939Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2022-July/003192.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-30Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221104-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-964/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/938Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/939Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2022-July/003192.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-30Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221104-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-964/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2319?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-2319?
CVE-2022-2319 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2319?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-2319?
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