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CVE-2013-6462

UnknownEPSS 10.25%

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CVE-2013-6462 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the bdfReadCharacters function in bitmap/bdfread.c in X.Org libXfont 1.1 through 1.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a character name in a BDF font file.. EPSS estimates a 10.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the bdfReadCharacters function in bitmap/bdfread.c in X.Org libXfont 1.1 through 1.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a character name in a BDF font file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
10.25%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XLibxfont1.1.0
XLibxfont1.2.0
XLibxfont1.2.1
XLibxfont1.2.2
XLibxfont1.2.3
XLibxfont1.2.4
XLibxfont1.2.5
XLibxfont1.2.6
XLibxfont1.2.7
XLibxfont1.2.8
XLibxfont1.2.9
XLibxfont1.3.0
XLibxfont1.3.1
XLibxfont1.3.2
XLibxfont1.3.3
XLibxfont1.3.4
XLibxfont1.4.0
XLibxfont1.4.1
XLibxfont1.4.2
XLibxfont1.4.3
XLibxfont1.4.4
XLibxfont1.4.5
XLibxfont1.4.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6462?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the bdfReadCharacters function in bitmap/bdfread.c in X.Org libXfont 1.1 through 1.4.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a character name in a BDF font file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6462?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6462 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6462?
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