CVE-2013-1983 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in libXfixes allows attackers to trigger buffer overflows, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-1983?
CVE-2013-1983 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jun 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in X.org libXfixes 5.0 and earlier allows X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the XFixesGetCursorImage function.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1983?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
libXfixes openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 5.0.3-1.1 |
Products include X Libxfixes.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1983?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2013-1983 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1983 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-1983, DSA-2676-1, GHSA-mhhm-322c-5wj3, openSUSE-SU-2024:10442-1.