CVE-2013-2064: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 15, 2013
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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 readpacket function.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Oracle Secure Global Desktop=4.71
Oracle Secure Global Desktop=5.2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=13.04
openSUSE openSUSE=12.2
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3
Fedoraproject Fedora=19
X libxcb<=1.9
X libxcb=1.1.90.1
X libxcb=1.1.91
X libxcb=1.1.92
X libxcb=1.1.93
X libxcb=1.2
X libxcb=1.3
X libxcb=1.4
X libxcb=1.5
X libxcb=1.6
X libxcb=1.7
X libxcb=1.8
X libxcb=1.8.1

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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