CVE-2014-8096 describes an out-of-bounds read or write vulnerability in the SProcXCMiscGetXIDList function of the X.Org X Window System (X11R6.0) and X.Org Server versions prior to 1.16.3. This flaw affects various Debian distributions and X.Org products. Authenticated remote attackers can exploit this by providing crafted length or index values, leading to a denial of service or potentially arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network access, low attack complexity, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x11:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.16.2.99.901CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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