CVE-2023-6856
Mozilla: Heap-buffer-overflow affecting WebGL DrawElementsInstanced method with Mesa VM driver
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · December 19, 2023
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
The Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory describes this flaw as:
The WebGL DrawElementsInstanced method was susceptible to a heap buffer overflow when used on systems with the Mesa VM driver. This issue could allow an attacker to perform remote code execution and sandbox escape.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security rates the severity of this flaw as determined by the Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 8.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow