CVE-2013-1983: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 15, 2013
·Updated
Integer overflow in X.org libXfixes 5.0 and earlier allows X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the XFixesGetCursorImage function.
Affected Software
7 affected components
X libXfixes<=5.0
X libXfixes=4.0
X libXfixes=4.0.1
X libXfixes=4.0.2
X libXfixes=4.0.3
X libXfixes=4.0.4
X libXfixes=4.0.5
Event History
Jun 15, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1983?
CVE-2013-1983 has a low severity rating due to the nature of the memory overflow vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1983?
To fix CVE-2013-1983, upgrade the libXfixes library to version 5.0.1 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1983?
CVE-2013-1983 affects versions of libXfixes 5.0 and earlier, including specific versions 4.0 through 4.0.5.
4
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2013-1983?
As of the latest information, there are no widely known public exploits specifically for CVE-2013-1983.
5
What are the potential risks of CVE-2013-1983?
The potential risks of CVE-2013-1983 include the possibility of a buffer overflow leading to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.