CVE-2022-46342
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.30%
Last modified
CVE-2022-46342 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XvdiSelectVideoNotify request may write to memory after it has been freed. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XvdiSelectVideoNotify request may write to memory after it has been freed. This issue can lead to local privileges elevation on systems where the X se
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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 | 1.20.4 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-46342Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2151757Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5NELB7YDWRABYYBG4UPTHRBDTKJRV5M2/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DXDF2O5PPLE3SVAJJYUOSAD5QZ4TWQ2G/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z67QC4C3I2FI2WRFIUPEHKC36J362MLA/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5304Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-46342Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2151757Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5NELB7YDWRABYYBG4UPTHRBDTKJRV5M2/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DXDF2O5PPLE3SVAJJYUOSAD5QZ4TWQ2G/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z67QC4C3I2FI2WRFIUPEHKC36J362MLA/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5304Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-46342?
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XvdiSelectVideoNotify request may write to memory after it has been freed. This issue can lead to local privileges elevation on systems where the X se
How severe is CVE-2022-46342?
CVE-2022-46342 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46342?
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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