CVE-2014-8096

Name: CVE-2014-8096
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-10T15:59:08.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8096 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SProcXCMiscGetXIDList function in the XC-MISC extension in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.0 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 or index value.. EPSS estimates a 4.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SProcXCMiscGetXIDList function in the XC-MISC extension in X.Org X Window System (aka X11 or X) X11R6.0 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 or index value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.62%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
X.Org	X11	6.0
X.Org	X Server	<= 1.16.2.99.901
Debian	Debian Linux	7.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0532.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/61947
http://secunia.com/advisories/62292Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3095Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:119Broken Link
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71598
http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2014-12-09/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-06
http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0532.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/61947
http://secunia.com/advisories/62292Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3095Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:119Broken Link
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71598
http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2014-12-09/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-06

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8096?

How severe is CVE-2014-8096?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8096 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8096?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST