CVE-2020-25574
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.44%
Last modified
CVE-2020-25574 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the http crate before 0.1.20 for Rust. An integer overflow in HeaderMap::reserve() could result in denial of service (e.g., an infinite loop).. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the http crate before 0.1.20 for Rust. An integer overflow in HeaderMap::reserve() could result in denial of service (e.g., an infinite loop).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hyper | Http | < 0.1.20 |
References
- https://github.com/hyperium/http/issues/352Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0033.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/hyperium/http/issues/352Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0033.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25574?
An issue was discovered in the http crate before 0.1.20 for Rust. An integer overflow in HeaderMap::reserve() could result in denial of service (e.g., an infinite loop).
How severe is CVE-2020-25574?
CVE-2020-25574 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25574?
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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