#VU45684 Improper Initialization in xorg-server - CVE-2020-14347

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#VU45684 Improper Initialization in xorg-server - CVE-2020-14347

Published: August 5, 2020 / Updated: August 13, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45684
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14347
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
xorg-server
Software vendor:
xorg.freedesktop.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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