CVE-2014-8097: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8097: The DBE extension in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.1 and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-se...

The DBE extension in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.1 and X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted length or index value to the (1) ProcDbeSwapBuffers or (2) SProcDbeSwapBuffers function.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-8097 affects the DBE extension in X.Org Server before 1.16.3. An authenticated user who can reach the X server may trigger a crash or possibly run code by sending malformed DBE swap-buffer data. Business risk is mainly legacy Linux or Unix systems still running old X.Org packages. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktop, VDI, kiosk, lab, or server systems running X.Org Server before 1.16.3. Risk rises where remote authenticated X11 access is enabled or where untrusted local users can connect to the X server. Prioritize remediation for legacy systems with remote X11 access, shared-user environments, VDI, or operational kiosks. For modern patched workstations, this is usually a verification item rather than an emergency. No active exploitation is supported by the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade X.Org Server to 1.16.3 or vendor-fixed packages.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, Mageia, Oracle, or distribution security updates.; Restrict remote X11 access to trusted users and networks..

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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