CVE-2020-14347 Detail
Current 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.
Analysis 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.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-665 | Improper Initialization | NIST |
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor | Red Hat, Inc. |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 8/06/2020 4:44:52 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
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*cpe:2.3:a:x.org:xorg-server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.20.9
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-665 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14347 No Types Assigned |
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14347 Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2020-July/003051.html No Types Assigned |
https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2020-July/003051.html Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/31/2 No Types Assigned |
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/31/2 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-14347
NVD Published Date:
08/05/2020
NVD Last Modified:
08/06/2020
Source:
MITRE