CVE-2015-3164
First published: Wed Jul 01 2015(Updated: )
The authentication setup in XWayland 1.16.x and 1.17.x before 1.17.2 starts the server in non-authenticating mode, which allows local users to read from or send information to arbitrary X11 clients via vectors involving a UNIX socket.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.0 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.1 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.1.901 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.2 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.2.901 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.3 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.4 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.99.901 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.16.99.902 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.17.0 | |
| X.Org Xserver | =1.17.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3164?
CVE-2015-3164 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3164?
To fix CVE-2015-3164, update XWayland to version 1.17.2 or later.
What versions of XWayland are affected by CVE-2015-3164?
XWayland versions 1.16.x and 1.17.x before 1.17.2 are affected by CVE-2015-3164.
What impact does CVE-2015-3164 have on systems?
CVE-2015-3164 allows local users to read from or send information to arbitrary X11 clients.
Is CVE-2015-3164 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-3164 is considered a local vulnerability, as it requires local access to the system.
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