CVE-2020-36205
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36205 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the xcb crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust. base::Error does not have soundness. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the xcb crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust. base::Error does not have soundness. Because of the public ptr field, a use-after-free or double-free can occur.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xcb Project | Xcb | <= 2020-12-10 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0097.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0097.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36205?
An issue was discovered in the xcb crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust. base::Error does not have soundness. Because of the public ptr field, a use-after-free or double-free can occur.
How severe is CVE-2020-36205?
CVE-2020-36205 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36205?
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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