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CVE-2013-1992: Multiple integer overflows in X.org libdmx 1.1.2 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insuf...

Multiple integer overflows in X.org libdmx 1.1.2 and earlier allow X servers to trigger allocation of insufficient memory and a buffer overflow via vectors related to the (1) DMXGetScreenAttributes, (2) DMXGetWindowAttributes, and (3) DMXGetInputAttributes functions.

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This is an old X.Org client-library memory corruption issue in libdmx 1.1.2 and earlier. A malicious or compromised X server could make affected clients allocate too little memory and overflow buffers. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or Unix systems retaining X.Org libdmx 1.1.2 or earlier. Fully updated supported distributions should already have vendor fixes from 2013. Internet-facing servers are not the main concern unless they run affected X client workflows against untrusted X servers. Prioritize as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected X.Org clients still run in sensitive environments. Patch or retire old systems, but do not treat this as confirmed actively exploited based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant vendor updates from Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, or your distribution.; Remove or replace libdmx 1.1.2 and earlier on maintained systems.; Avoid connecting X clients to untrusted or unmanaged X servers..

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