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CVE-2022-46341

HIGH CVSS: 8.8 Published: 2022-12-14 Modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in X.Org. This security flaw occurs because the handler for the XIPassiveUngrab request accesses out-of-bounds memory when invoked with a high keycode or button code. 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

Debian Debian LinuxRedhat Enterprise LinuxFedoraproject FedoraX.Org X Server

Weakness Type

CWE-787, CWE-787

References