CVE-2013-1999: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-1999: Buffer overflow in X.org libXvMC 1.0.7 and earlier allows X servers to cause a denial of service (crash) an...

Buffer overflow in X.org libXvMC 1.0.7 and earlier allows X servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted length or index values to the XvMCGetDRInfo function.

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

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CVE-2013-1999 is an old X.Org libXvMC flaw where a malicious or compromised X server could crash a client using the library and may be able to run code. Business urgency is highest for legacy Linux or Unix systems still using libXvMC 1.0.7 or earlier. Exposure is most likely on older Linux or Unix desktops, workstations, or servers with X.Org libXvMC installed and not patched since 2013. Risk is higher where clients connect to untrusted, remote, or compromised X servers. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected X.Org clients remain in sensitive or remote-X11 workflows. There is possible code execution, but no cited active exploitation and the flaw dates to 2013. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with X.org libXvMC 1.0.7 or earlier.; Apply vendor-fixed packages from the relevant distribution advisory.; Avoid connecting X11 clients to untrusted or remote X servers..

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, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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