CVE-2014-8091: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8091: X.Org X Window System (aka X11 and X) X11R5 and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3, w...

X.Org X Window System (aka X11 and X) X11R5 and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3, when using SUN-DES-1 (Secure RPC) authentication credentials, does not check the return value of a malloc call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and server crash) via a crafted connection request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability can let a remote attacker crash an affected X.Org/X11 server by sending a crafted connection request when SUN-DES-1 Secure RPC authentication is used. The business impact is availability loss for legacy graphical sessions or systems depending on X11. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems running xorg-server before 1.16.3 and using SUN-DES-1 Secure RPC authentication. The source bundle does not show broad default exposure or product-specific affected versions beyond X.Org/X11. Treat as a targeted availability risk for legacy graphical infrastructure, not a broad internet emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize remediation where X11 is reachable by untrusted users or supports critical operations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade X.Org Server to 1.16.3 or vendor-fixed packages.; Review Debian, Gentoo, Mageia, Oracle, and other vendor advisories for platform-specific updates.; Retire or replace SUN-DES-1 Secure RPC authentication where vendor guidance permits..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 06:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 10, 2014, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201504-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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