CVE-2019-16882
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.55%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16882 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the string-interner crate before 0.7.1 for Rust. It allows attackers to read from memory locations associated with dangling pointers, because of a cloning flaw.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the string-interner crate before 0.7.1 for Rust. It allows attackers to read from memory locations associated with dangling pointers, because of a cloning flaw.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| String-Interner Project | String-Interner | < 0.7.1 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0023.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0023.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16882?
An issue was discovered in the string-interner crate before 0.7.1 for Rust. It allows attackers to read from memory locations associated with dangling pointers, because of a cloning flaw.
How severe is CVE-2019-16882?
CVE-2019-16882 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16882?
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-2019-16882?
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