CVE-2013-1989: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 15 2013(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXv 1.0.7 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XvQueryPortAttributes, (2) XvListImageFormats, and (3) XvCreateImage function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Libxv | <=1.0.7 | |
| Red Hat Libxv | =1.0.2 | |
| Red Hat Libxv | =1.0.3 | |
| Red Hat Libxv | =1.0.4 | |
| Red Hat Libxv | =1.0.5 | |
| Red Hat Libxv | =1.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106889.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00140.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2674
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1867-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1989?
CVE-2013-1989 is considered to have a high severity due to potential buffer overflow vulnerabilities that can lead to system crashes or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1989?
To fix CVE-2013-1989, upgrade to libXv version 1.0.8 or later, which contains the necessary patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1989?
CVE-2013-1989 affects libXv versions up to and including 1.0.7, including specific versions 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, 1.0.5, and 1.0.6.
What are the implications of CVE-2013-1989 for users?
Users running vulnerable versions of libXv may experience application crashes or be susceptible to remote code execution attacks.
How can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2013-1989?
To check if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2013-1989, verify the installed version of libXv and compare it with the affected versions listed in the vulnerability details.
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