CVE-2020-35896
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35896 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the ws crate through 2020-09-25 for Rust. The outgoing buffer is not properly limited, leading to a remote memory-consumption attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the ws crate through 2020-09-25 for Rust. The outgoing buffer is not properly limited, leading to a remote memory-consumption attack.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ws-Rs Project | Ws-Rs | <= 0.9.1 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0043.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0043.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35896?
An issue was discovered in the ws crate through 2020-09-25 for Rust. The outgoing buffer is not properly limited, leading to a remote memory-consumption attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-35896?
CVE-2020-35896 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35896?
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-2020-35896?
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