CVE-2020-35861
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.49%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35861 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the bumpalo crate before 3.2.1 for Rust. The realloc feature allows the reading of unknown memory. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the bumpalo crate before 3.2.1 for Rust. The realloc feature allows the reading of unknown memory. Attackers can potentially read cryptographic keys.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bumpalo Project | Bumpalo | >= 3.0.0, < 3.2.1 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0006.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0006.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35861?
An issue was discovered in the bumpalo crate before 3.2.1 for Rust. The realloc feature allows the reading of unknown memory. Attackers can potentially read cryptographic keys.
How severe is CVE-2020-35861?
CVE-2020-35861 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35861?
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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