6.8
MEDIUM
CVE-2013-2004
X.org libX11 Stack Consumption Denial of Service
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.

INFO

Published Date :

June 15, 2013, 8:55 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 21, 2013, 3:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

6.4

Exploitability Score :

8.6
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2013-2004 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 X libx11
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2013-2004.

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

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