CVE-2022-26530
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.49%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26530 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. swaylock before 1.6 allows attackers to trigger a crash and achieve unlocked access to a Wayland compositor.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
swaylock before 1.6 allows attackers to trigger a crash and achieve unlocked access to a Wayland compositor.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swaywm | Swaylock | < 1.6 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2066596Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/swaywm/swaylock/commit/1d1c75b6316d21933069a9d201f966d84099f6caPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/swaywm/swaylock/pull/219Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2066596Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/swaywm/swaylock/commit/1d1c75b6316d21933069a9d201f966d84099f6caPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/swaywm/swaylock/pull/219Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26530?
swaylock before 1.6 allows attackers to trigger a crash and achieve unlocked access to a Wayland compositor.
How severe is CVE-2022-26530?
CVE-2022-26530 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26530?
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.
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