CVE-2013-1987: Buffer Overflow
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXrender 0.9.7 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XRenderQueryFilters, (2) XRenderQueryFormats, and (3) XRenderQueryPictIndexValues functions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1987?
CVE-2013-1987 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for triggering buffer overflows.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1987?
To fix CVE-2013-1987, update the X.org libXrender package to a version later than 0.9.7.
Which software is affected by CVE-2013-1987?
CVE-2013-1987 affects X.org libXrender versions 0.9.7 and earlier, as well as specific Ubuntu and openSUSE distributions.
What can happen if CVE-2013-1987 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2013-1987 can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution due to insufficient memory allocation.
How was CVE-2013-1987 discovered?
CVE-2013-1987 was discovered through the identification of integer overflows in the libXrender API functions.