X.Org libXtst CVE-2013-2063 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	60141
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-2063
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	May 23 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 13 2015 09:44PM
Credit:	Ilja van Sprundel of IOActive
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 LTS Sun Solaris 10_x86 Sun Solaris 10_sparc Gentoo Linux Debian Linux 6.0 sparc Debian Linux 6.0 s/390 Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc Debian Linux 6.0 mips Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 6.0 arm Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

X.Org libXtst CVE-2013-2063 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The 'libXtst' library is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerabilities because it fails to adequately bounds-check user-supplied data.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user running the X client. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Versions prior to libXtst 1.2.2 are vulnerable.

X.Org libXtst CVE-2013-2063 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

X.Org libXtst CVE-2013-2063 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

X.Org libXtst CVE-2013-2063 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• X.Org Homepage (X.Org)