CVE-2013-1985: Input Validation
First published: Sat Jun 15 2013(Updated: )
Integer overflow in X.org libXinerama 1.1.2 and earlier allows X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the XineramaQueryScreens function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Libxinerama | <=1.1.2 | |
| Red Hat Libxinerama | =1.0.2 | |
| Red Hat Libxinerama | =1.0.3 | |
| Red Hat Libxinerama | =1.0.99.1 | |
| Red Hat Libxinerama | =1.1 | |
| Red Hat Libxinerama | =1.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106845.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00154.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2691
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1860-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1985?
CVE-2013-1985 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential buffer overflow issues.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1985?
To fix CVE-2013-1985, upgrade to libXinerama version 1.1.3 or later.
What versions of libXinerama are affected by CVE-2013-1985?
Affected versions include libXinerama 1.1.2 and earlier, along with specific earlier versions.
What impact does CVE-2013-1985 have on system security?
CVE-2013-1985 can lead to a buffer overflow, potentially allowing unauthorized access or crashes.
Is CVE-2013-1985 exploitable remotely?
The exploitability of CVE-2013-1985 largely depends on the configuration of the X server and local network policies.
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