X.Org libXvMC ' XvMCGetDRInfo()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:60144

Info

X.Org libXvMC ' XvMCGetDRInfo()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 60144
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2013-1999
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 23 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:00PM
Credit: Ilja van Sprundel of IOActive
Vulnerable: Sun Solaris 10_x86
Sun Solaris 10_sparc
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
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:

Discussion

X.Org libXvMC ' XvMCGetDRInfo()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The 'libXvMC' library is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.

Versions prior to libXvMC 1.0.8 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

X.Org libXvMC ' XvMCGetDRInfo()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

X.Org libXvMC ' XvMCGetDRInfo()' Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

References

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