CVE-2013-1989: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-1989: Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXv 1.0.7 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insuff...

Multiple integer overflows in X.org libXv 1.0.7 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) XvQueryPortAttributes, (2) XvListImageFormats, and (3) XvCreateImage function.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 15:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw is in X.org libXv, a client library used by graphical applications. A malicious or compromised X server could send data that causes a client using libXv 1.0.7 or earlier to allocate too little memory and overflow a buffer. Exposure is most likely on Linux or Unix systems running graphical applications linked against X.org libXv 1.0.7 or earlier. Server-only systems without X client libraries in use are less likely to be exposed. Treat this as a legacy graphics-stack vulnerability with constrained but real memory-corruption impact. Prioritize remediation where graphical clients connect to remote, shared, or less-trusted X servers. Confirm patch status during endpoint and workstation hygiene reviews. Mitigation focus: Update libXv through the operating system vendor’s security packages.; Review X.Org and distribution advisories for the fixed package version.; Reduce trust in remote or shared X servers where possible..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 15, 2013, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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