CVE-2013-1940
First published: Mon May 13 2013(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org Xserver | <=1.13.3 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.4.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1940?
CVE-2013-1940 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1940?
To fix CVE-2013-1940, upgrade to X.Org X server version 1.13.4 or later, or 1.4.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1940?
CVE-2013-1940 affects X.Org X server versions prior to 1.13.4 and 1.4.x versions prior to 1.14.1, as well as specific versions of Ubuntu Linux.
What type of attack can CVE-2013-1940 facilitate?
CVE-2013-1940 can facilitate local attacks allowing access to sensitive information through unprotected input events.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1940?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2013-1940, upgrading to a patched version is recommended.
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