CVE-2013-1998: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 15 2013(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in X.org libXi 1.7.1 and earlier allow X servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted length or index values to the (1) XGetDeviceButtonMapping, (2) XIPassiveGrabDevice, and (3) XQueryDeviceState functions.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libXi | <=1.7.1 | |
| libXi | =1.5.0 | |
| libXi | =1.5.99.2 | |
| libXi | =1.5.99.3 | |
| libXi | =1.6.0 | |
| libXi | =1.6.1 | |
| libXi | =1.6.2 | |
| libXi | =1.6.99.1 | |
| libXi | =1.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106913.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00161.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2683
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60127
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1859-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1998?
CVE-2013-1998 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1998?
To fix CVE-2013-1998, upgrade to libXi version 1.7.2 or later, which includes security patches for this vulnerability.
Which versions of X.org libXi are affected by CVE-2013-1998?
CVE-2013-1998 affects all versions of X.org libXi up to and including version 1.7.1.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2013-1998?
Exploiting CVE-2013-1998 can lead to a crash of the X server and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What functions are associated with CVE-2013-1998?
The functions associated with CVE-2013-1998 are XGetDeviceButtonMapping, XIPassiveGrabDevice, and XQueryDeviceState.
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