CVE-2013-2001 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in libXxf86vm allows attackers to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via crafted values in the XF86VidModeGetGammaRamp function.
- 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-2013-2001?
CVE-2013-2001 is a medium-severity memory corruption 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2001?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
libXxf86vm openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.1.4-1.7 |
Products include X Libxxf86vm.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2001?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-2001 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2001 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-2001, DSA-2692-1, GHSA-c3jx-v342-x5hp, openSUSE-SU-2024:10002-1.