CVE-2024-36761: naga v0.14.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /wgsl/parse/mod.rs.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-36761?

wgpu: upgrade to 25.0.0; naga: upgrade to 25.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-36761 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36761 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-36761 affect?

CVE-2024-36761 affects wgpu, naga. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). naga v0.14.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /wgsl/parse/mod.rs.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-36761?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-36761 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting wgpu, naga. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

naga v0.14.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /wgsl/parse/mod.rs.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2024-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gfx-rs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gfx-rs wgpu UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.0.0

Fixed in: 25.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wgpu || rpm -q wgpu || wgpu --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wgpu

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wgpu

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

gfx-rs naga UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.0.0

Fixed in: 25.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy naga || rpm -q naga || naga --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade naga

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade naga

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-36761?

wgpu: upgrade to 25.0.0; naga: upgrade to 25.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-36761 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36761 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-2024-36761 affect?

CVE-2024-36761 affects wgpu, naga. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). naga v0.14.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /wgsl/parse/mod.rs.

How urgent is CVE-2024-36761?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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