How severe is CVE-2013-2190?

CVE-2013-2190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-2190 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2190?

CVE-2013-2190 primarily affects Clutter Project Clutter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2190?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-2190 published?

CVE-2013-2190 was published on 2013-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2190

CVE-2013-2190 is a low-severity vulnerability in Clutter Project Clutter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Clutter Project Clutter
Published: 2013-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2190?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2013-2190?: CVE-2013-2190 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-2190 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2190?: CVE-2013-2190 primarily affects Clutter Project Clutter. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2190?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2190 published?: CVE-2013-2190 was published on 2013-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:clutter_project:clutter:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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