X.Org · Xorg-Server · CVE-2013-1940
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
X.Org X server versions prior to 1.13.4
X.Org X server versions 1.4.x prior to 1.14.1
xorg-server versions prior to 1.14.3-r2
**Description**
The issue is related to the X.Org X server, which does not properly restrict access to input events when adding a new hot-plug device. This might allow physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as reading passwords from a tty. Multiple vulnerabilities in the xorg-server package may lead to violations of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities can be done remotely.
**Recommendations**
For X.Org X server versions prior to 1.13.4, update to version 1.13.4 or later.
For X.Org X server versions 1.4.x prior to 1.14.1, update to version 1.14.1 or later.
For xorg-server versions prior to 1.14.3-r2, update to version 1.14.3-r2 or later.