CVE-2013-1989: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 15, 2013
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
X libXv<=1.0.7
X libXv=1.0.2
X libXv=1.0.3
X libXv=1.0.4
X libXv=1.0.5
X libXv=1.0.6

Event History

Jun 15, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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