CVE-2024-36761

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

Critical · published June 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky stack overflow lurks in naga v0.14.0, making it possible for attackers to take control with a single crafty overflow! 🔥 Think of it like a crowded concert where someone pushes through the crowd to take the stage — if they can get just one person to break the barriers, they could cause chaos! In this case, the stack overflow lets attackers slip into sensitive areas of your application undetected. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to complete system takeover. Imagine an intruder not only hijacking the show but also reprogramming the whole concert setup! This could result in severe data breaches or service disruptions, making it absolutely critical to act fast.

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded concert where someone pushes through the crowd to take the stage — if they can get just one person to break the barriers, they could cause chaos! In this case, the stack overflow lets attackers slip into sensitive areas of your application undetected. This stack overflow vulnerability in naga occurs through the component /wgsl/parse/mod.rs, allowing an attacker to manipulate the stack beyond its limits, resulting in a crash or arbitrary code execution. The lack of checks means the overflow can propagate and give the attacker control over the execution flow.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to complete system takeover. Imagine an intruder not only hijacking the show but also reprogramming the whole concert setup! This could result in severe data breaches or service disruptions, making it absolutely critical to act fast. Immediate action is required: update naga to version 0.14.1 or later to squash this vulnerability. Additionally, review your code for instances where stack limits may not be enforced and implement proper validation checks to prevent similar issues. You've got this! Take those steps and you'll have your defenses fortified in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00655 · 50.8th percentile
Published
2024-06-12T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 00:00Z
    naga v0.14.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the component /wgsl/parse/mod.rs
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