CVE-2020-25576
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2020-25576 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the rand_core crate before 0.4.2 for Rust. Casting of byte slices to integer slices mishandles alignment constraints.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the rand_core crate before 0.4.2 for Rust. Casting of byte slices to integer slices mishandles alignment constraints.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rust-Random | Rand | < 0.4.2 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0035.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0035.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25576?
An issue was discovered in the rand_core crate before 0.4.2 for Rust. Casting of byte slices to integer slices mishandles alignment constraints.
How severe is CVE-2020-25576?
CVE-2020-25576 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25576?
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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