CVE-2013-2004

NONE EPSS 72.5%
Published Jun 15, 201313y ago · Modified Jun 16, 20262w ago
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Published Jun 15, 2013 13y ago
Last Modified Jun 16, 2026 2w ago

Description

The (1) GetDatabase and (2) _XimParseStringFile functions in X.org libX11 1.5.99.901 (1.6 RC1) and earlier do not restrict the recursion depth when processing directives to include files, which allows X servers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via a crafted file.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
72.5% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Memory Safety

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
xlibx11* ≤1.5.99.901
xlibx111.5.0any

References 4

  • debian.org http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2693
  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
  • ubuntu.com http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1854-1
  • x.org http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.