CVE-2022-3553

X.org Server xquartz X11Controller.m denial of service

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in X.org Server. This affects an unknown part of the file hw/xquartz/X11Controller.m of the component xquartz. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211053 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory freedesktop.org
Affected: X.org Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=dfd057996b26420309c324ec844a5ba6dd07eda3 mailing list patch vendor advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.211053 vdb entry third party advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-30 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3553?
CVE-2022-3553 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3553?
To fix CVE-2022-3553, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-3553 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3553 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-3553?
CVE-2022-3553 affects X.org Server.
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