CVE-2014-8101: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 10 2014(Updated: )
The RandR extension in XFree86 4.2.0, X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.7, and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 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 or index value to the (1) SProcRRQueryVersion, (2) SProcRRGetScreenInfo, (3) SProcRRSelectInput, or (4) SProcRRConfigureOutputProperty function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| XFree86 | =4.2.0 | |
| X.Org Xserver | <=1.16.2.99.901 | |
| Oracle Xorg-x11-drv-void | =6.7 |
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Reference Links
- 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/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71605
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2014-12-09/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-06
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8101?
CVE-2014-8101 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potential remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8101?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8101, update to XFree86 version 4.2.1 or later, or X.Org Server version 1.16.3 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2014-8101?
CVE-2014-8101 affects systems using XFree86 4.2.0, X.Org Server versions below 1.16.3, and X11R6.7.
Can CVE-2014-8101 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8101 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to trigger denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-8101?
The impact of CVE-2014-8101 includes potential data breaches and system stability issues due to out-of-bounds reads or writes.
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