CVE-2020-35898
CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.41%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35898 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the actix-utils crate before 2.0.0 for Rust. The Cell implementation allows obtaining more than one mutable reference to the same data.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the actix-utils crate before 2.0.0 for Rust. The Cell implementation allows obtaining more than one mutable reference to the same data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Actix | Actix-Utils | < 2.0.0 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0045.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0045.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35898?
An issue was discovered in the actix-utils crate before 2.0.0 for Rust. The Cell implementation allows obtaining more than one mutable reference to the same data.
How severe is CVE-2020-35898?
CVE-2020-35898 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35898?
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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