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CVE-2014-8094 is an old X.Org Server flaw in the DRI2 graphics extension. An authenticated remote user with access to the X server could send a crafted request that crashes the server, and the record says arbitrary code execution may be possible. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or Unix systems running affected X.Org Server versions with DRI2 available and remote authenticated X access. Modern fully patched systems are unlikely to be affected, but old desktops, servers with X forwarding, or embedded deployments warrant checking. Treat this as a legacy platform risk with high impact if exposed. It is not shown as actively exploited, but memory corruption in a graphical server can disrupt workstations or shared environments and may allow deeper compromise where old X.Org versions remain deployed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade X.Org Server to 1.16.3 or a vendor-patched package.; Review Debian, X.Org, Mageia, Gentoo, Mandriva, and Oracle advisories as applicable.; Restrict X server access to trusted authenticated users only..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201504-06CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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