CVE-2013-1986: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 15 2013(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXrandr 1.4.0 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XRRQueryOutputProperty and (2) XRRQueryProviderProperty functions.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Libxrandr | <=1.4.0 | |
| CentOS Libxrandr | =1.2.3 | |
| CentOS Libxrandr | =1.2.99.1 | |
| CentOS Libxrandr | =1.2.99.2 | |
| CentOS Libxrandr | =1.2.99.3 | |
| CentOS Libxrandr | =1.2.99.4 | |
| CentOS Libxrandr | =1.3.0 | |
| CentOS Libxrandr | =1.3.1 | |
| CentOS Libxrandr | =1.3.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106857.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00156.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2684
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1862-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1986?
CVE-2013-1986 has a moderate severity level due to risks of memory corruption and potential system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1986?
To fix CVE-2013-1986, upgrade to libXrandr version 1.4.1 or later.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2013-1986?
Exploiting CVE-2013-1986 can lead to unexpected behavior, including buffer overflows that may crash the X server.
What versions of libXrandr are affected by CVE-2013-1986?
CVE-2013-1986 affects libXrandr versions 1.4.0 and earlier.
What functions are related to the vulnerability in CVE-2013-1986?
The vulnerability in CVE-2013-1986 is related to the XRRQueryOutputProperty and XRRQueryProviderProperty functions.
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