PatchTheCVECVE-2020-36463: An issue was discovered in the multiqueue crate through 2020-12-25 for Rust
CVE-2020-36463 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting multiqueue. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the multiqueue crate through 2020-12-25 for Rust. There are unconditional implementations of Send for InnerSend<RW, T>, InnerRecv<RW, T>, FutInnerSend<RW, T>, and FutInnerRecv<RW, T>.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2021-08-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-36463?
multiqueue: upgrade to newer than 2020-12-25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-36463 being exploited?
CVE-2020-36463 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-2020-36463 affect?
CVE-2020-36463 affects multiqueue. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An issue was discovered in the multiqueue crate through 2020-12-25 for Rust. There are unconditional implementations of Send for InnerSend<RW, T>, InnerRecv<RW, T>, FutInnerSend<RW, T>, and FutInnerRecv<RW, T>.
How urgent is CVE-2020-36463?
Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action