X.Org libXxf86dga up to 1.1.3 Graphical Library XDGAQueryModes/XDGASetMode numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in X.Org libXxf86dga up to 1.1.3. Affected by this issue is the function XDGAQueryModes/XDGASetMode of the component Graphical Library. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-1991. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in X.Org libXxf86dga up to 1.1.3. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function XDGAQueryModes/XDGASetMode of the component Graphical Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXxf86dga 1.1.3 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XDGAQueryModes and (2) XDGASetMode functions.

The weakness was shared 05/23/2013 by Ilja van Sprundel with IOActive as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at x.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-1991 since 02/19/2013. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details and a private exploit are known.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 75045 (openSUSE Security Update : libXxf86dga (openSUSE-SU-2013:1030-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE 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 1.1.4 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 Tenable (75045), SecurityFocus (BID 60138†), OSVDB (93666†), Secunia (SA53480†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-39763†). The entries VDB-8875, VDB-8876, VDB-8877 and VDB-8878 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Access: Private
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Nessus ID: 75045
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : libXxf86dga (openSUSE-SU-2013:1030-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 892690
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2690-1 (libxxf86dga - several vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libXxf86dga 1.1.4
Patch: cgit.freedesktop.org

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02/19/2013 🔍
04/26/2013 +66 days 🔍
05/23/2013 +27 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: x.org

Advisory: x.org
Researcher: Ilja van Sprundel
Organization: IOActive
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-1991 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8889

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SecurityFocus: 60138 - X.Org libXxf86dga CVE-2013-1991 Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 53480 - Debian update for libxxf86dga, Less Critical
OSVDB: 93666
Vulnerability Center: 39763 - X.Org libXxf86dga <1.1.4 'XDGAQueryModes()\x27 \\ \x27XDGASetMode()\x27 Integer-Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/27/2013 17:47
Updated: 05/14/2021 08:06
Changes: 05/27/2013 17:47 (84), 05/01/2017 11:17 (4), 05/14/2021 08:06 (3)
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