CVE-2023-45913: Mesa v23.0.4 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the function dri2GetGlxDrawableFromXDraw

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-45913 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting mesa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mesa v23.0.4 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the function dri2GetGlxDrawableFromXDrawableId(). This vulnerability is triggered when the X11 server sends an DRI2_BufferSwapComplete event unexpectedly when the application is using DRI3. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no scenario in which the vulnerability was demonstrated.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2024-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mesa3d

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-27 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mesa3d mesa DOWNGRADE

Affected: 23.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 23.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 23.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mesa sudo apt install mesa=<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold mesa

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mesa sudo dnf downgrade mesa-<VERSION_BEFORE_23.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add mesa

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-45913?

mesa: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-45913 being exploited?

CVE-2023-45913 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-2023-45913 affect?

CVE-2023-45913 affects mesa. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). Mesa v23.0.4 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the function dri2GetGlxDrawableFromXDrawableId(). This vulnerability is triggered when the X11 server sends an DRI2_BufferSwapComplete event unexpectedly when the applica

How urgent is CVE-2023-45913?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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