CVE-2013-1984: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 15 2013(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXi 1.7.1 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XGetDeviceControl, (2) XGetFeedbackControl, (3) XGetDeviceDontPropagateList, (4) XGetDeviceMotionEvents, (5) XIGetProperty, (6) XIGetSelectedEvents, (7) XGetDeviceProperties, and (8) XListInputDevices functions.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libXi | <=1.7.1 | |
| libXi | =1.5.0 | |
| libXi | =1.5.99.2 | |
| libXi | =1.5.99.3 | |
| libXi | =1.6.0 | |
| libXi | =1.6.1 | |
| libXi | =1.6.2 | |
| libXi | =1.6.99.1 | |
| libXi | =1.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106913.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00161.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2683
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1859-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1984?
CVE-2013-1984 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow and subsequent allocation of insufficient memory.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1984?
To fix CVE-2013-1984, update X.org libXi to version 1.7.2 or later, which addresses the integer overflow vulnerabilities.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2013-1984?
CVE-2013-1984 affects X.org libXi versions 1.7.1 and earlier.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-1984?
The impacts of CVE-2013-1984 may include denial of service or potentially arbitrary code execution due to memory errors.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2013-1984 if I cannot update immediately?
While the best solution is to update, you may restrict access to affected components as a temporary workaround for CVE-2013-1984.
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