In Mesa before 25.3.6 and 26 before 26.0.1, out-of-bounds memory access can occur in WebGPU because the amount of
Affects mesaSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High · fixed in 23.2.1-1ubuntu3.1~22.04.4 : patch mesa soon.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 14:19 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 23.2.1-1ubuntu3.1~22.04.4, 25.2.8-0ubuntu0.24.04.2, 25.2.8-0ubuntu0.25.10.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the Ubuntu mesa to 23.2.1-1ubuntu3.1~22.04.4 (package) or 25.2.8-0ubuntu0.24.04.2 (package) or 25.2.8-0ubuntu0.25.10.2 (package).
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10mesapkg:deb/ubuntu/mesa?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSmesapkg:deb/ubuntu/mesa?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSmesapkg:deb/ubuntu/mesa?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 20.04 LTSmesapkg:deb/ubuntu/mesa?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSmesapkg:deb/ubuntu/mesa?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 16.04 LTSmesapkg:deb/ubuntu/mesa?arch=source&distro=xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied by updating Mesa packages to at least versions 23.2.1-1ubuntu3.1~22.04.4, 25.2.8-0ubuntu0.24.04.2, or 25.2.8-0ubuntu0.25.10.2 depending on the Ubuntu release. After updating, users must restart their sessions to ensure the fixes take effect. No other specific mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A critical vulnerability in Mesa before versions 25.3.6 and 26 before 26.0.1 allows out-of-bounds memory access in the WebGPU component due to improper validation of memory allocation sizes based on untrusted input. This flaw can lead to crashes or potentially arbitrary code execution. The issue affects multiple Ubuntu package versions and has been addressed in updated Mesa packages. Users should apply the available patches and restart their sessions to mitigate the risk.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-40393 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-40393 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.freedesktop.org/archives/mesa-dev/2026-February/226597.html (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/merge_requests/39866 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8427-1 (opens in a new tab)