CVE-2013-1940
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CVE-2013-1940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. X.Org X server before 1.13.4 and 1.4.x before 1.14.1 does not properly restrict access to input events when adding a new hot-plug device, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by reading passwords from a tty.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
X.Org X server before 1.13.4 and 1.4.x before 1.14.1 does not properly restrict access to input events when adding a new hot-plug device, which might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by reading passwords from a tty.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | X.Org-Xserver | <= 1.13.3 |
| X | X.Org-Xserver | 1.4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.10 |
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