Integer Overflow in libxfixes - Security Update
Summary
DLA-654-1: libxfixes - security update. Affects libxfixes versions < 1:5.0-4+deb7u2. Fixed in 1:5.0-4+deb7u2. How to fix ↓
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Background
libxfixes is a library that provides a client interface to the X11 XFIXES extension. It allows clients to manipulate and query the state of the XFIXES extension, which provides various fixes for the X server. This vulnerability affects the Debian 7 Wheezy version of libxfixes.
Vulnerability Detail
An integer overflow vulnerability was discovered in libxfixes. The field rep.length, which is a 32-bit value, was not properly checked for validity. This allowed a malicious server to send INT_MAX as the length, resulting in an integer overflow on 32-bit systems. As a consequence, the client would not read the entire data from the server, causing synchronization issues. The impact of this vulnerability could potentially lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1:5.0-4+deb7u2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade libxfixesTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The integer overflow vulnerability in libxfixes can be fixed by upgrading to the latest version of the package. It is important to promptly apply the recommended fix to ensure the security and stability of the system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
libxfixes is a library that provides a client interface to the X11 XFIXES extension, allowing clients to manipulate and query the state of the XFIXES extension.
The vulnerability could potentially lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution if exploited by a malicious server.
This vulnerability affects libxfixes version 1:5.0-4+deb7u2 and earlier in Debian 7 Wheezy.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade the libxfixes package to version 1:5.0-4+deb7u2 or later using the package manager.
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