CVE-2013-2064: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 15 2013(Updated: )
Integer overflow in X.org libxcb 1.9 and earlier allows X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the read_packet function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Linux | =6.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Tarantella Secure Global Desktop | =4.71 | |
| Tarantella Secure Global Desktop | =5.2 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =13.04 | |
| openSUSE | =12.2 | |
| openSUSE | =12.3 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =19 | |
| libxcb | <=1.9 | |
| libxcb | =1.1.90.1 | |
| libxcb | =1.1.91 | |
| libxcb | =1.1.92 | |
| libxcb | =1.1.93 | |
| libxcb | =1.2 | |
| libxcb | =1.3 | |
| libxcb | =1.4 | |
| libxcb | =1.5 | |
| libxcb | =1.6 | |
| libxcb | =1.7 | |
| libxcb | =1.8 | |
| libxcb | =1.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106752.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00137.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2686
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60148
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1855-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-2064?
CVE-2013-2064 has a high severity due to the potential for memory allocation issues leading to buffer overflows.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2064?
To fix CVE-2013-2064, you should upgrade to the latest version of libxcb that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-2064?
CVE-2013-2064 affects various versions of Debian GNU/Linux, Oracle Secure Global Desktop, Ubuntu Linux, openSUSE, and Fedora.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2013-2064?
The potential consequences of CVE-2013-2064 include application crashes and arbitrary code execution due to the buffer overflow.
Is CVE-2013-2064 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2013-2064 may be exploitable remotely, allowing attackers to potentially execute malicious code or cause service disruptions.
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