Debian update for xorg-server

Published: 2022-11-14 | Updated: 2023-02-07

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-3550 CVE-2022-3551
CWE-ID	CWE-119 CWE-401
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system xorg-server (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU68415

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3550

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the _GetCountedString() function in xkb/xkb.c. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Update xorg-server package to version 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u3.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

xorg-server (Debian package): before 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u3

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5278

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU68416