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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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2661-1 | xorg-server security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2013-1932 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1803-1 | X.Org X server vulnerability |
References
History
No history.
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T15:20:37.282Z
Reserved: 2013-02-19T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2013-1940
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Status : Modified
Published: 2013-05-13T23:55:01.963
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2013-1940
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN