CVE-2013-2190: The translate_hierarchy_event function in x11/clutter-device-manager-xi2.c in Clutter, when resuming the syste

Routine

LOW 2.1MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2013-2190 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting clutter, opensuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The translate_hierarchy_event function in x11/clutter-device-manager-xi2.c in Clutter, when resuming the system, does not properly handle XIQueryDevice errors when a device has "disappeared," which causes the gnome-shell to crash and allows physically proximate attackers to access the previous gnome-shell session via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2013-10-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: clutter project · opensuse

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-10-17 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clutter project clutter MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clutter || rpm -q clutter || clutter --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 12.2 · 12.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-2190?

clutter: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-2190 being exploited?

CVE-2013-2190 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-2190 affect?

CVE-2013-2190 affects clutter, opensuse. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The translate_hierarchy_event function in x11/clutter-device-manager-xi2.c in Clutter, when resuming the system, does not properly handle XIQueryDevice errors when a device has "disappeared," which causes the gnome-shell to crash and allows

How urgent is CVE-2013-2190?

Priority 24/100. Public exploit reference

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