CVE-2018-20992
UnknownEPSS 1.37%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20992 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the claxon crate before 0.4.1 for Rust. Uninitialized memory can be exposed because certain decode buffer sizes are mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the claxon crate before 0.4.1 for Rust. Uninitialized memory can be exposed because certain decode buffer sizes are mishandled.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Claxon Project | Claxon | >= 0.2.0, <= 0.3.1 |
| Claxon Project | Claxon | 0.4.0 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2018-0004.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2018-0004.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20992?
An issue was discovered in the claxon crate before 0.4.1 for Rust. Uninitialized memory can be exposed because certain decode buffer sizes are mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2018-20992?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20992?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-20992?
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