CVE-2013-4396

UnknownEPSS 4.08%

Last modified

CVE-2013-4396 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the doImageText function in dix/dixfonts.c in the xorg-server module before 1.14.4 in X.Org X11 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ImageText request that triggers memory-allocation failure.. EPSS estimates a 4.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the doImageText function in dix/dixfonts.c in the xorg-server module before 1.14.4 in X.Org X11 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ImageText request that triggers memory-allocation failure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.08%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XX.Org X116.0
XX.Org X116.1
XX.Org X116.3
XX.Org X116.4
XX.Org X116.5.1
XX.Org X116.6
XX.Org X116.7
XX.Org X116.8
XX.Org X116.8.1
XX.Org X116.8.2
XX.Org X116.9.0
XX.Org X117.0
XX.Org X117.1
XX.Org X117.2
XX.Org X117.3
XX.Org X117.4
XX.Org X117.5
XX.Org X117.6
XX.Org X117.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4396?
Use-after-free vulnerability in the doImageText function in dix/dixfonts.c in the xorg-server module before 1.14.4 in X.Org X11 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ImageText request that triggers memory-allocation failure.
How severe is CVE-2013-4396?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4396 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4396?
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