Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in X.org libXxf86vm 1.1.2 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 XF86VidModeGetGammaRamp function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | Libxxf86Vm | <= 1.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106872.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00165.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2692
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1870-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106872.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00165.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2692
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1870-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2001?
CVE-2013-2001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in X.org libXxf86vm 1.1.2 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 XF86VidModeGet...
How severe is CVE-2013-2001?
CVE-2013-2001 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-2013-2001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X Libxxf86Vm.