Memory Access Issue in Xorg X11 Server by The X.Org Foundation

CVE-2022-2320

What is CVE-2022-2320?

A flaw found in the Xorg X11 Server relates to inadequate validation of user-supplied data within the handling of ProcXkbSetDeviceInfo requests. This oversight can lead to unauthorized memory access, allowing an attacker to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code with root context. Organizations using vulnerable versions of Xorg should apply available patches to mitigate associated risks.

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