CVE-2014-8102: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8102: The SProcXFixesSelectSelectionInput function in the XFixes extension in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X...

The SProcXFixesSelectSelectionInput function in the XFixes extension in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.8.0 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 value.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects old X.Org/X11 server installations. An authenticated remote X11 client could send malformed XFixes data and crash the X server, with possible arbitrary code execution noted by the CVE description. Business urgency depends on whether remote or multi-user X11 access still exists in the environment. Likely exposure is legacy Linux/Unix desktops, terminals, servers, or appliances running vulnerable X.Org Server versions, especially where authenticated users can connect to an X server remotely or share a graphical session. Prioritize remediation where X11 is exposed to multiple users or remote authenticated sessions. Single-user desktops with current vendor packages are lower urgency, but legacy systems should be checked because possible code execution is cited. Mitigation focus: Upgrade xorg-server to 1.16.3 or vendor-fixed packages.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, Mageia, Mandriva, or Oracle updates.; Restrict authenticated X11 client access to trusted users and systems..

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

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