GHSA-jjf8-5xjq-fq8j

GHSA-jjf8-5xjq-fq8j PUBLISHED CVSS 8.800000190734863 HIGH

Record from GitHub Advisory Database · Published December 14, 2022

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.

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

8.800000190734863

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Timeline

Dec 14, 2022 CVE Published
Apr 10, 2026 Distribution Patch (3 in total, the first dated here)
May 1, 2026 Security Advisory

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