X.org X11 Server R7.7 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in X.org X11 Server R7.7. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-1056. There is no exploit available. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in X.org X11 Server R7.7 (Windowing System Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

X.org X server 1.13.3 and earlier, when not run as root, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly gain privileges via vectors involving cached xkb files.

The weakness was published 10/17/2013 by Pedro Ribeiro as 63203 as not defined bug report (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-1056 since 01/11/2013. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74028 (GLSA-201405-07 : X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195941 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Xorg-server, Xorg-server-lts-quantal, Xorg-server-lts-raring Vulnerabilities (USN-1990-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (88138), Tenable (74028), SecurityFocus (BID 63203†), OSVDB (98683†) and Secunia (SA55374†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 74028
Nessus Name: GLSA-201405-07 : X.Org X Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 841593
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for xorg-server USN-1990-1
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10/17/2013 +279 days 🔍
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05/31/2021 +2572 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: x.org

Advisory: 63203⛔
Researcher: Pedro Ribeiro
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-1056 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1056
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10855

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X-Force: 88138
SecurityFocus: 63203
Secunia: 55374 - Ubuntu update for xorg-server, Less Critical
OSVDB: 98683
Vulnerability Center: 42313 - X.org X server 1.13.3 and Earlier Local DoS Vulnerability in Xephyr via Cached XKB Files, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2013 10:31 AM
Updated: 05/31/2021 02:24 PM
Changes: 10/21/2013 10:31 AM (43), 05/15/2017 11:33 AM (35), 05/31/2021 02:24 PM (3)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 18:9A5:40

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