X.Org libXRes up to 1.0.6 Graphical Library XResQueryClients/XResQueryClientResources numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in X.Org libXRes up to 1.0.6 and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function XResQueryClients/XResQueryClientResources of the component Graphical Library. This manipulation causes numeric error. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-1988. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in X.Org libXRes up to 1.0.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function XResQueryClients/XResQueryClientResources of the component Graphical Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXRes 1.0.6 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XResQueryClients and (2) XResQueryClientResources functions.

The weakness was presented 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 in cooperation with X.Org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-1988 since 02/19/2013. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details and also a private exploit are known.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 75042 (openSUSE Security Update : libXres (openSUSE-SU-2013:1027-1)), 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 1.0.7 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 (75042), SecurityFocus (BID 60134†), OSVDB (93670†), Secunia (SA53503†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-39766†). See VDB-8875, VDB-8876, VDB-8877 and VDB-8878 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Access: Private
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Nessus ID: 75042
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : libXres (openSUSE-SU-2013:1027-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 892688
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2688-1 (libxres - several vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libXRes 1.0.7
Patch: cgit.freedesktop.org

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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-2013-1988 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1988
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8893

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SecurityFocus: 60134 - X.Org libXRes CVE-2013-1988 Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 53503 - Debian update for libxres, Less Critical
OSVDB: 93670
Vulnerability Center: 39766 - X.Org libXRes <1.0.7 'XResQueryClients()\x27 Integer-Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/27/2013 17:50
Updated: 05/14/2021 08:14
Changes: 05/27/2013 17:50 (83), 05/01/2017 11:18 (4), 05/14/2021 08:14 (3)
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