CVE-2015-0255: Infoleak
First published: Fri Feb 13 2015(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.org Xorg-server | <=1.16.3 | |
| X.org Xorg-server | =1.17.0 | |
| openSUSE openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| debian/xorg-server | 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u13 2:1.20.11-1+deb11u14 2:21.1.7-3+deb12u8 2:21.1.14-2 2:21.1.15-2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2015-02-10/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3160
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00085.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00086.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2500-1
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0073.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:119
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0797.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-06
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72578
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-0255
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-0255
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-0255
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0255
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-0255
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-0255?
CVE-2015-0255 is a vulnerability in X.Org Server that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted string length value in a XkbSetGeometry request.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0255?
The severity of CVE-2015-0255 is medium, with a severity value of 6.4.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-0255?
X.Org Server versions before 1.16.3 and 1.17.x before 1.17.1 are affected by CVE-2015-0255.
How can the vulnerability be fixed?
To fix CVE-2015-0255, update X.Org Server to version 1.16.3 or apply the necessary security patches.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-0255?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-0255 in the following references: - [CVE Mitre](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-0255) - [Openwall](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/10/18) - [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2500-1)
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