CVE-2013-1988: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 15 2013(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXRes 1.0.6 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XResQueryClients and (2) XResQueryClientResources functions.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libxres | <=1.0.6 | |
| libxres | =1.0.1 | |
| libxres | =1.0.2 | |
| libxres | =1.0.3 | |
| libxres | =1.0.4 | |
| libxres | =1.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106880.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00155.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2688
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1864-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1988?
CVE-2013-1988 has been classified as critical due to potential buffer overflow vulnerabilities that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1988?
To fix CVE-2013-1988, update libXRes to version 1.0.7 or later, which addresses the integer overflow issues.
Which versions of libXRes are affected by CVE-2013-1988?
CVE-2013-1988 affects libXRes versions up to and including 1.0.6.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2013-1988?
CVE-2013-1988 involves multiple integer overflows in XResQueryClients and XResQueryClientResources functions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-1988?
CVE-2013-1988 could lead to denial of service conditions or allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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