CVE-2013-1940 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2013-1940: 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.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2013-1940 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

xorg-server→ fixed in2:1.12.4-6urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y xorg-server
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

xorg-server→ fixed in2:1.12.4-6urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y xorg-server
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

xorg-server→ fixed in2:1.12.4-6urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y xorg-server
```

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