X.org libXt 1.1.3 and earlier does not check the return value of the XGetWindowProperty…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Medium
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 8 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
X.org libXt 1.1.3 and earlier does not check the return value of the XGetWindowProperty function, which allows X servers to trigger use of an uninitialized pointer and memory corruption via vectors related to the (1) ReqCleanup, (2) HandleSelectionEvents, (3) ReqTimedOut, (4) HandleNormal, and (5) HandleSelectionReplies functions.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 1.1.3 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.3 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.4 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.5 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.6 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.7 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.8 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.9 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.1.1 | Vulnerable | X |
| cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.1.2 | Vulnerable | X |
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 1.1.3 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.3 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.4 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.5 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.6 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.7 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.8 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.9 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.1.1 Vulnerable ·X
- cpe:2.3:a:x:libxt:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.1.2 Vulnerable ·X
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2014:1436 Released 2014-10-13 · Red Hat rating ModerateX11 client libraries security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) libX11-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libX11-common-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libXcursor-1.1.14-2.1.el6 +17
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) libX11-devel-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libXcursor-devel-1.1.14-2.1.el6, libXext-devel-1.3.2-2.1.el6 +23
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) libX11-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libX11-common-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libXcursor-1.1.14-2.1.el6 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) libX11-devel-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libXcursor-devel-1.1.14-2.1.el6, libXext-devel-1.3.2-2.1.el6 +24
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) libX11-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libX11-1.6.0-2.2.el6.ppc, libX11-common-1.6.0-2.2.el6 +47
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) libXres-devel-1.0.7-2.1.el6, libXres-devel-1.0.7-2.1.el6.ppc, libXvMC-devel-1.0.8-2.1.el6 +13
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) libX11-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libX11-common-1.6.0-2.2.el6, libX11-devel-1.6.0-2.2.el6 +32
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) libXres-devel-1.0.7-2.1.el6, libXvMC-devel-1.0.8-2.1.el6, libXxf86dga-1.1.4-2.1.el6 +8
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:1436 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:1436 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:1436 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:1436 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:1436 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:1436 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:1436 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2014:1436 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2013-2005
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7h3x-m282-3g2j
References
More X Libxt vulnerabilities
- TI-2013-01774 Buffer overflow in X.org libXt 1.1.3 and earlier allows X servers to cause a denial of… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.8
Sources
- CVE-2013-2005 · CVE Program
- CVE-2013-2005 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7h3x-m282-3g2j · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2013-2005 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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