Vulnerability Description
X.Org X server before 1.13.4 and 1.4.x before 1.14.1 does not properly restrict access to input events when adding a new hot-plug device, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by reading passwords from a tty.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | X.Org-Xserver | <= 1.13.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/102391.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/104089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00015.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2661
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/18/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1803-1
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=63353
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/102391.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/104089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00015.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2661
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/18/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1803-1
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=63353
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1940?
CVE-2013-1940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). X.Org X server before 1.13.4 and 1.4.x before 1.14.1 does not properly restrict access to input events when adding a new hot-plug device, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sen...
How severe is CVE-2013-1940?
CVE-2013-1940 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X X.Org-Xserver, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.