Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the doImageText function in dix/dixfonts.c in the xorg-server module before 1.14.4 in X.Org X11 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ImageText request that triggers memory-allocation failure.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| X | X.Org X11 | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00056.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00060.html
- http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2013-October/002332.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/08/6
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1426.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2784
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62892
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1990-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1014561Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00056.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-10/msg00060.html
- http://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2013-October/002332.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/08/6
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1426.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2784
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4396?
CVE-2013-4396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Use-after-free vulnerability in the doImageText function in dix/dixfonts.c in the xorg-server module before 1.14.4 in X.Org X11 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon c...
How severe is CVE-2013-4396?
CVE-2013-4396 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4396?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: X X.Org X11.