CVE-2014-8102

Name: CVE-2014-8102
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-10T15:59:14.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8102 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.38%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
X.Org	X Server	<= 1.16.2.99.901
X.Org	X11	6.8
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8102?

How severe is CVE-2014-8102?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8102 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8102?

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Source: NVD / NIST