CVE-2022-46344
published 2022-12-14CVE-2022-46344: 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…
PriorityP356high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
2.69%
84.2th percentile
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.
Affected
13 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | xorg-server | < xorg-server 2:21.1.5-1 (bookworm) | xorg-server 2:21.1.5-1 (bookworm) |
| debian | xwayland | < xorg-server 2:21.1.5-1 (bookworm) | xorg-server 2:21.1.5-1 (bookworm) |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| x.org | x_server | — | — |
| x.org | xorg-server | >= 0 < 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u4 | 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u4 |
| x.org | xorg-server | >= 0 < 2:21.1.5-1 | 2:21.1.5-1 |
| x.org | xorg-server | >= 0 < 2:21.1.5-1 | 2:21.1.5-1 |
| x.org | xorg-server | >= 0 < 2:21.1.5-1 | 2:21.1.5-1 |
| x.org | xwayland | >= 0 < 2:22.1.6-1 | 2:22.1.6-1 |
| x.org | xwayland | >= 0 < 2:22.1.6-1 | 2:22.1.6-1 |
| x.org | xwayland | >= 0 < 2:22.1.6-1 | 2:22.1.6-1 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
osv8.8HIGH
vendor_debian8.8HIGH
vendor_redhat8.8HIGH
Stop checking back — get the weekly exploitation signal.
Every Monday: what got weaponized or added to CISA KEV in the last seven days — each CVE cross-linked to its PoC, Nuclei template, and detection rule. Free, one email a week, unsubscribe in one click.
Ubuntu
X.Org X Server vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-02-16
CVE-2022-46344 X.Org X Server vulnerabilities
Title: X.Org X Server vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in X.Org X Server.
USN-5778-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in X.Org. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and Ubuntu 16.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that X.Org X Server extensions contained
multiple security issues. An attacker could possibly use these issues to
cause the X Server to crash, execute arbitrary code, or escalate
privileges.
Instructions: After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all
the necessary changes.
Red Hat
xorg-x11-server: XIChangeProperty out-of-bounds access
vendor_redhat·2022-12-14·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-46344 [HIGH] CWE-125 xorg-x11-server: XIChangeProperty out-of-bounds access
xorg-x11-server: XIChangeProperty out-of-bounds access
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.
A vulnerability was found in X.Org. The issue occurs because the handler for the XIChangeProperty request has a length-validation issue, resulting in out-of-bounds memory reads and potential information disclosure. This flaw can lead to local privilege elevation on systems where the X server runs privileged and remote code execution for ssh X forwarding ses
BSD
OpenBSD 7.2 Errata 009: SECURITY FIX
bsd_advisories·2022-12-14·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-46340 [HIGH] OpenBSD 7.2 Errata 009: SECURITY FIX
OpenBSD 7.2 Errata 009: SECURITY FIX
009: SECURITY FIX: December 14, 2022
All architectures In X11 server fix local privileges elevation and remote code execution for ssh X forwarding sessions. This addresses CVE-2022-46340 CVE-2022-46341 CVE-2022-46342 CVE-2022-46343 CVE-2022-46344.
Ubuntu
X.Org X Server vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2022-12-14
CVE-2022-46341 X.Org X Server vulnerabilities
Title: X.Org X Server vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in X.Org X Server.
Jan-Niklas Sohn discovered that X.Org X Server extensions contained
multiple security issues. An attacker could possibly use these issues to
cause the X Server to crash, execute arbitrary code, or escalate
privileges.
Instructions: After a standard system update you need to reboot your computer to make all
the necessary changes.
BSD
OpenBSD 7.1 Errata 015: SECURITY FIX
bsd_advisories·2022-12-14·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-46340 [HIGH] OpenBSD 7.1 Errata 015: SECURITY FIX
OpenBSD 7.1 Errata 015: SECURITY FIX
015: SECURITY FIX: December 14, 2022
All architectures In X11 server fix local privileges elevation and remote code execution for ssh X forwarding sessions. This addresses CVE-2022-46340 CVE-2022-46341 CVE-2022-46342 CVE-2022-46343 CVE-2022-46344.
Debian
CVE-2022-46344: xorg-server - A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handle...
vendor_debian·2022·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-46344 [HIGH] CVE-2022-46344: xorg-server - A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handle...
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.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 2:21.1.5-1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u4)
forky: resolved (fixed in 2:21.1.5-1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 2:21.1.5-1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 2:21.1.5-1)
GHSA
GHSA-jjf8-5xjq-fq8j: A vulnerability was found in X
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-12-14
CVE-2022-46344 [HIGH] CWE-125 GHSA-jjf8-5xjq-fq8j: A vulnerability was found in X
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.
OSV
CVE-2022-46344: A vulnerability was found in X
osv·2022-12-14·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-46344 [HIGH] CVE-2022-46344: A vulnerability was found in X
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.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/1https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-46344https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2151760https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5NELB7YDWRABYYBG4UPTHRBDTKJRV5M2/https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DXDF2O5PPLE3SVAJJYUOSAD5QZ4TWQ2G/https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z67QC4C3I2FI2WRFIUPEHKC36J362MLA/https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-30https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5304http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/1https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-46344https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2151760https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5NELB7YDWRABYYBG4UPTHRBDTKJRV5M2/https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DXDF2O5PPLE3SVAJJYUOSAD5QZ4TWQ2G/https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z67QC4C3I2FI2WRFIUPEHKC36J362MLA/https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-30https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5304
2022-12-14
Published