CVE-2013-2004

libX11: unbounded recursion leading to stack-overflow

Published Jun 15, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The (1) GetDatabase and (2) _XimParseStringFile functions in X.org libX11 1.5.99.901 (1.6 RC1) and earlier do not restrict the recursion depth when processing directives to include files, which allows X servers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via a crafted file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2693-1 libx11 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-1996 The (1) GetDatabase and (2) _XimParseStringFile functions in X.org libX11 1.5.99.901 (1.6 RC1) and earlier do not restrict the recursion depth when processing directives to include files, which allows X servers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption) via a crafted file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1854-1 libx11 vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:20 PM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 15, 2013, 8:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 23, 2013, 12:00 AM