CVE-2013-1056: Low severity ubuntu vulnerability
Published Oct 28, 2013
·Updated
X.org X server 1.13.3 and earlier, when not run as root, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly gain privileges via vectors involving cached xkb files.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=12.10
Ubuntu=13.04
Event History
Oct 28, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1056?
CVE-2013-1056 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and privilege escalation by local users.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1056?
To fix CVE-2013-1056, update your X.org X server to the latest version provided by your Linux distribution.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2013-1056?
CVE-2013-1056 affects Ubuntu Linux versions 12.04, 12.10, and 13.04.
4
What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2013-1056?
CVE-2013-1056 can be exploited through manipulation of cached xkb files by local users.
5
Can CVE-2013-1056 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2013-1056 is a local vulnerability and requires access to the affected system to exploit.