X.Org libXvMC up to 1.0.7 Graphical Library XvMCGetDRInfo memory corruption
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability was found in X.Org libXvMC up to 1.0.7. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function XvMCGetDRInfo of the component Graphical Library. This manipulation causes memory corruption.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-1999. Additionally, an exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability was found in X.Org libXvMC up to 1.0.7. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function XvMCGetDRInfo of the component Graphical Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Buffer overflow in X.org libXvMC 1.0.7 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 XvMCGetDRInfo function.
The weakness was released 05/23/2013 by Ilja van Sprundel with IOActive as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at x.org. The public release was coordinated with X.Org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-1999 since 02/19/2013. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Technical details and also a private exploit are known.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66559 (Debian DSA-2675-2 : libxvmc - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 350250 (Amazon Linux Security Advisory for libX11,libXcursor,libXfixes,libXi,libXrandr,libXrender,libXres,libXt,libXv,libXvMC,libXxf86dga,libXxf86vm,libdmx,xorg-x11-proto-devel: ALAS-2014-452).
Upgrading to version 1.0.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at cgit.freedesktop.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (84511), Tenable (66559), SecurityFocus (BID 60144†), OSVDB (93658†) and Secunia (SA53500†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-8875, VDB-8876, VDB-8877 and VDB-8878. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Vendor
Name
Version
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.x.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔍VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6
VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 8.6
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2
| AV | AC | Au | C | I | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| Vector | Complexity | Authentication | Confidentiality | Integrity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
NVD Base Score: 🔍
Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Access: Private
Status: Unproven
EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍
| 0-Day | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
Nessus ID: 66559
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2675-2 : libxvmc - several vulnerabilities
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
Nessus Family: 🔍
OpenVAS ID: 892675
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2675-2 (libxvmc - several vulnerabilities
OpenVAS File: 🔍
OpenVAS Family: 🔍
Qualys ID: 🔍
Qualys Name: 🔍
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍
Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: libXvMC 1.0.8
Patch: cgit.freedesktop.org
Timeline
02/19/2013 🔍04/26/2013 🔍
05/23/2013 🔍
05/23/2013 🔍
05/23/2013 🔍
05/24/2013 🔍
05/27/2013 🔍
06/10/2013 🔍
06/15/2013 🔍
05/14/2021 🔍
Sources
Vendor: x.orgAdvisory: x.org
Researcher: Ilja van Sprundel
Organization: IOActive
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍
Coordinated: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2013-1999 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1999
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8881
OVAL: 🔍
X-Force: 84511
SecurityFocus: 60144 - X.Org libXvMC ' XvMCGetDRInfo()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 53500 - Debian update for libxvmc, Less Critical
OSVDB: 93658
Vulnerability Center: 39917 - libXvMC Through 1.0.7 Remote Code Execution due to Buffer Overflow in XvMCGetDRInfo(), Medium
See also: 🔍
Entry
Created: 05/27/2013 17:39Updated: 05/14/2021 07:19
Changes: 05/27/2013 17:39 (83), 05/02/2017 08:28 (4), 05/14/2021 07:19 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Committer:
Cache ID: 216:49F:103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
No comments yet. Languages: en.
Please log in to comment.