QID 198765

Date Published: 2022-05-05

QID 198765: Ubuntu Security Notification for libinput Vulnerability (USN-5382-2)

Libinput did not properly handle input devices with specially crafted names.

Usn-5382-1 fixed a vulnerability in libinput.
This update provides thecorresponding updates for ubuntu 22.
A local attacker with physical access could use this to cause libinput to crash or expose sensitive information.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Ubuntu security advisory USN-5382-2 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 198765

    CVE-2022-1215 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    USN-5382-2 Ubuntu Linux URL Logo ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5382-2
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