CVE-2014-8092: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8092: Multiple integer overflows in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R1 and X.Org Server (aka xserver and...

Multiple integer overflows in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R1 and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to the (1) ProcPutImage, (2) GetHosts, (3) RegionSizeof, or (4) REQUEST_FIXED_SIZE function, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old X.Org/X11 server flaw where crafted authenticated X requests can crash the graphical server and may allow code execution. It matters mainly for legacy Unix/Linux systems running X.Org Server before 1.16.3 or vendor builds without the 2014 fixes. It is not listed in KEV in the provided bundle. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux, Unix, or appliance systems still running vulnerable X.Org/X11 server packages, especially where X access is available to remote authenticated users. The provided affected-product data is incomplete, so validate through installed package versions and vendor advisories. Prioritize remediation where legacy graphical Unix/Linux systems are still operational or remotely reachable. This is not a broad internet-facing emergency from the provided evidence, but vulnerable X servers can affect availability and may permit code execution for authenticated users. Mitigation focus: Upgrade X.Org Server to 1.16.3 or a vendor-patched package.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, Mageia, Oracle, or other distribution advisories.; Restrict X server access to trusted authenticated users only..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 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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