CVE-2020-35864
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35864 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the flatbuffers crate through 2020-04-11 for Rust. read_scalar (and read_scalar_at) can transmute values without unsafe blocks.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the flatbuffers crate through 2020-04-11 for Rust. read_scalar (and read_scalar_at) can transmute values without unsafe blocks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbuffers | >= 0.4.0, <= 1.12.0 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0009.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0009.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35864?
An issue was discovered in the flatbuffers crate through 2020-04-11 for Rust. read_scalar (and read_scalar_at) can transmute values without unsafe blocks.
How severe is CVE-2020-35864?
CVE-2020-35864 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35864?
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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