CVE-2013-1983: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat 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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LibXfixes | <=5.0 | |
| LibXfixes | =4.0 | |
| LibXfixes | =4.0.1 | |
| LibXfixes | =4.0.2 | |
| LibXfixes | =4.0.3 | |
| LibXfixes | =4.0.4 | |
| LibXfixes | =4.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106794.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00144.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2676
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1858-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1983?
To fix CVE-2013-1983, upgrade the libXfixes library to version 5.0.1 or later.
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.
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.
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.
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