CVE-2019-16137
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.42%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16137 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the spin crate before 0.5.2 for Rust, when RwLock is used. Because memory ordering is mishandled, two writers can acquire the lock at the same time, violating mutual exclusion.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the spin crate before 0.5.2 for Rust, when RwLock is used. Because memory ordering is mishandled, two writers can acquire the lock at the same time, violating mutual exclusion.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spin-Rs Project | Spin-Rs | < 0.5.2 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0013.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16137?
An issue was discovered in the spin crate before 0.5.2 for Rust, when RwLock is used. Because memory ordering is mishandled, two writers can acquire the lock at the same time, violating mutual exclusion.
How severe is CVE-2019-16137?
CVE-2019-16137 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16137?
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.
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