Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXext 1.3.1 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XcupGetReservedColormapEntries, (2) XcupStoreColors, (3) XdbeGetVisualInfo, (4) XeviGetVisualInfo, (5) XShapeGetRectangles, and (6) XSyncListSystemCounters functions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | Libxext | <= 1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00139.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2682
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1857-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00139.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2682
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1857-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1982?
CVE-2013-1982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXext 1.3.1 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XcupGetReservedColormapE...
How severe is CVE-2013-1982?
CVE-2013-1982 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X Libxext.