# CVE-2022-3553: xorg-server: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in X.org Server

CVE-2022-3553 is fixed in xorg-server on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3553, released October 17, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3553
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0167
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 17, 2022

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | xorg-server Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2:21.1.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3553](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3553.md) | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Linux | xorg-server Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2:21.1.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3553](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3553.md) | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Linux | xorg-server Debian 14 | 2:21.1.4-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-3553](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-3553.md) | Oct 17, 2022 |

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