CVE-2013-2066: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Jun 15 2013(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in X.org libXv 1.0.7 and earlier allows X servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted length or index values to the XvQueryPortAttributes 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 | |
| X.org libXv | =1.0.2 | |
| X.org libXv | =1.0.3 | |
| X.org libXv | =1.0.4 | |
| X.org libXv | =1.0.5 | |
| X.org libXv | =1.0.6 | |
| X.org libXv | =1.0.7 |
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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-2013-2066?
CVE-2013-2066 is classified as a serious vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potentially arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2066?
To fix CVE-2013-2066, update the libXv package to version 1.0.8 or later, which includes the patch for this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2013-2066?
The affected versions of libXv for CVE-2013-2066 include all versions up to and including 1.0.7.
Can CVE-2013-2066 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-2066 can potentially be exploited remotely if a malicious actor manages to send crafted requests to the vulnerable X server.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-2066 on systems using libXv?
The impact of CVE-2013-2066 includes system crashes and the possibility of executing arbitrary code, which can compromise the integrity of affected systems.
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