Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in X.org libXxf86dga 1.1.3 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) XDGAQueryModes and (2) XDGASetMode functions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | Libxxf86Dga | <= 1.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106870.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2690
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1869-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106870.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2690
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1869-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2000?
CVE-2013-2000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer overflows in X.org libXxf86dga 1.1.3 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) ...
How severe is CVE-2013-2000?
CVE-2013-2000 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-2013-2000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X Libxxf86Dga.