CVE-2013-1982
CVE-2013-1982 is a medium-severity vulnerability in X Libxext with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: X Libxext
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXext 1.3.1 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XcupGetReservedColormapEntries, (2) XcupStoreColors, (3) XdbeGetVisualInfo, (4) XeviGetVisualInfo, (5) XShapeGetRectangles, and (6) XSyncListSystemCounters functions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-1982?
- Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXext 1.3.1 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XcupGetReservedColormapEntries, (2) XcupStoreColors, (3) XdbeGetVisualInfo, (4) XeviGetVisualInfo, (5) XShapeGetRectangles, and (6) XSyncListSystemCounters functions.
- How severe is CVE-2013-1982?
- CVE-2013-1982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-1982 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-1982?
- CVE-2013-1982 primarily affects X Libxext. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-1982?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-1982 published?
- CVE-2013-1982 was published on 2013-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00139.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2682
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/23/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1857-1
- http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/Security/Advisory-2013-05-23
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:1.0.99.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:1.0.99.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:1.0.99.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxext:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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