Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-4910 is a directory traversal flaw in X.Org xf86-video-intel backlight helper code. A crafted interface name containing dot-dot could let an attacker create or overwrite files. The source bundle identifies version 2.99.911, but does not provide CVSS, affected package ranges, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on systems running the X.Org xf86-video-intel 2.99.911 driver or related development snapshots that include the vulnerable backlight helper. The provided data does not identify downstream distributions, package names, or whether stable releases were affected. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not an internet-wide emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize environments still using old X.Org Intel driver builds, especially managed Linux workstation images, and close it through normal patch validation. Mitigation focus: Identify systems using X.Org xf86-video-intel 2.99.911 or affected development snapshots.; Check X.Org and operating-system vendor advisories for fixed package versions.; Apply vendor-supplied driver updates where available..
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- xorg-x86-driver-dir-traversal(94746)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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