CVE-2025-13952: GPU DDK - libusc UAF via WebGPU shaders at MergeConsecutiveBarriersBP

Published Jan 24, 2026
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Updated

A web page that contains unusual GPU shader code is loaded from the Internet into the GPU compiler process triggers a write use-after-free crash in the GPU shader compiler library. On certain platforms, when the compiler process has system privileges this could enable further exploits on the device.

The shader code contained in the web page executes a path in the compiler that held onto an out of date pointer, pointing to a freed memory object.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GPU DDK libusc
Imaginationtech Ddk<25.3

Event History

Jan 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:26 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-13952?

CVE-2025-13952 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a write use-after-free crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-13952?

To mitigate CVE-2025-13952, update the GPU DDK libusc to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2025-13952?

CVE-2025-13952 affects certain platforms that utilize the GPU DDK libusc for shader compilation.

4

What actions trigger CVE-2025-13952?

CVE-2025-13952 is triggered when a web page with unusual GPU shader code is loaded into the GPU compiler process.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-13952?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-13952 include crashes of the GPU shader compiler and possible exploitation of the vulnerability.

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