CVE-2015-0255

Name: CVE-2015-0255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-13T15:59:09.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 and 1.17.x before 1.17.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted string length value in a XkbSetGeometry request.. EPSS estimates a 4.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.16.3 and 1.17.x before 1.17.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted string length value in a XkbSetGeometry request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.50%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
X.Org	X Server	<= 1.16.3
X.Org	X Server	1.17.0
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0255?

How severe is CVE-2015-0255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0255?

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