CVE-2014-8103: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 10 2014(Updated: )
X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) 1.15.0 through 1.16.x 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) sproc_dri3_query_version, (2) sproc_dri3_open, (3) sproc_dri3_pixmap_from_buffer, (4) sproc_dri3_buffer_from_pixmap, (5) sproc_dri3_fence_from_fd, (6) sproc_dri3_fd_from_fence, (7) proc_present_query_capabilities, (8) sproc_present_query_version, (9) sproc_present_pixmap, (10) sproc_present_notify_msc, (11) sproc_present_select_input, or (12) sproc_present_query_capabilities function in the (a) DRI3 or (b) Present extension.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org Xserver | =1.15.0 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.15.0.901 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.15.1 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.15.2 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.15.99.901 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.15.99.902 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.15.99.903 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.15.99.904 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.0 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.0.901 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.1 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.1.901 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.2 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.2.99.901 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.2.901 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8103?
CVE-2014-8103 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8103?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8103, you should upgrade the X.Org Server to version 1.16.3 or later.
Which versions of X.Org Server are affected by CVE-2014-8103?
CVE-2014-8103 affects X.Org Server versions 1.15.0 through 1.16.2, including various minor versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8103?
CVE-2014-8103 is a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to out-of-bounds read or write operations.
Can CVE-2014-8103 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2014-8103 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service.
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