Description
A flaw was found in the way xserver memory was not properly initialized. This could leak parts of server memory to the X client. In cases where Xorg server runs with elevated privileges, this could result in possible ASLR bypass. Xorg-server before version 1.20.9 is vulnerable.
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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 DLA |
DLA-2359-1 | xorg-server security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-4758-1 | xorg-server security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2020-6491 | A flaw was found in the way xserver memory was not properly initialized. This could leak parts of server memory to the X client. In cases where Xorg server runs with elevated privileges, this could result in possible ASLR bypass. Xorg-server before version 1.20.9 is vulnerable. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-4488-1 | X.Org X Server vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-4488-2 | X.Org X Server vulnerabilities |
References
History
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:45:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| First Time appeared |
X.org x Server
|
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| CPEs | cpe:2.3:a:x.org:x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| Vendors & Products |
X.org xorg-server
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X.org x Server
|
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-04T12:39:36.535Z
Reserved: 2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2020-14347
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Status : Modified
Published: 2020-08-05T14:15:12.560
Modified: 2025-08-29T13:42:30.557
Link: CVE-2020-14347
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN