Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the GLX extension in XFree86 4.0, X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.7, and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to the (1) __glXDisp_ReadPixels, (2) __glXDispSwap_ReadPixels, (3) __glXDisp_GetTexImage, (4) __glXDispSwap_GetTexImage, (5) GetSeparableFilter, (6) GetConvolutionFilter, (7) GetHistogram, (8) GetMinmax, (9) GetColorTable, (10) __glXGetAnswerBuffer, (11) __GLX_GET_ANSWER_BUFFER, (12) __glXMap1dReqSize, (13) __glXMap1fReqSize, (14) Map2Size, (15) __glXMap2dReqSize, (16) __glXMap2fReqSize, (17) __glXImageSize, or (18) __glXSeparableFilter2DReqSize function, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X11 | 6.7 |
| X.Org | X Server | <= 1.16.2 |
| X.Org | Xfree86 | 4.0 |
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0532.html
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3610
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61947
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62292
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3095
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:119
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71596
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2014-12-09/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-06
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0532.html
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3610
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61947
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62292
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8093?
CVE-2014-8093 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in the GLX extension in XFree86 4.0, X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.7, and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 allow remote authenticated us...
How severe is CVE-2014-8093?
CVE-2014-8093 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8093?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org X11, X.Org X Server, X.Org Xfree86.