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CVE-2022-4283

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2022-12-14 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the XkbCopyNames function left a dangling pointer to freed memory, resulting in out-of-bounds memory access on subsequent XkbGetKbdByName requests.. 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 Platforms

Redhat Enterprise LinuxFedoraproject FedoraDebian Debian LinuxX.Org X Server

Weakness Type

CWE-416, CWE-416

References