Vulnerability Description
The SProcXFixesSelectSelectionInput function in the XFixes extension in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.8.0 and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted length value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org | X Server | <= 1.16.2.99.901 |
| X.Org | X11 | 6.8 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0532.html
- 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/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71608
- 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://secunia.com/advisories/61947
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62292
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3095
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8102?
CVE-2014-8102 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The SProcXFixesSelectSelectionInput function in the XFixes extension in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.8.0 and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 allows remote authen...
How severe is CVE-2014-8102?
CVE-2014-8102 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-2014-8102?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X.Org X Server, X.Org X11, Debian Debian Linux.