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CVE-2013-1998

UnknownEPSS 2.80%

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CVE-2013-1998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in X.org libXi 1.7.1 and earlier allow X servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted length or index values to the (1) XGetDeviceButtonMapping, (2) XIPassiveGrabDevice, and (3) XQueryDeviceState functions.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in X.org libXi 1.7.1 and earlier allow X servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted length or index values to the (1) XGetDeviceButtonMapping, (2) XIPassiveGrabDevice, and (3) XQueryDeviceState functions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.80%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
X.OrgLibxi<= 1.7.1
X.OrgLibxi1.5.0
X.OrgLibxi1.5.99.2
X.OrgLibxi1.5.99.3
X.OrgLibxi1.6.0
X.OrgLibxi1.6.1
X.OrgLibxi1.6.2
X.OrgLibxi1.6.99.1
X.OrgLibxi1.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1998?
Multiple buffer overflows in X.org libXi 1.7.1 and earlier allow X servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted length or index values to the (1) XGetDeviceButtonMapping, (2) XIPassiveGrabDevice, and (3) XQueryDeviceState functions.
How severe is CVE-2013-1998?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1998?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST