CVE-2023-45924
CWE-121Published: March 27, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
libglxproto.c in OpenGL libglvnd bb06db5a was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the function glXGetDrawableScreen(). NOTE: this is disputed because there are no common situations in which users require uninterrupted operation with an attacker-controller server.
Risk Analysis
OpenGL libglvnd contains a segmentation violation that could lead to a crash or potential exploitation. While the severity is high, the vendor disputes the practical impact in common usage scenarios.
There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Monitor for official security patches from the libglvnd maintainers and apply them as they become available.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-45924 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-45924 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts