CVE-2020-36210
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36210 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the autorand crate before 0.2.3 for Rust. Because of impl Random on arrays, uninitialized memory can be dropped when a panic occurs, leading to memory corruption.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the autorand crate before 0.2.3 for Rust. Because of impl Random on arrays, uninitialized memory can be dropped when a panic occurs, leading to memory corruption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autorand Project | Autorand | < 0.2.3 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0103.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0103.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36210?
An issue was discovered in the autorand crate before 0.2.3 for Rust. Because of impl Random on arrays, uninitialized memory can be dropped when a panic occurs, leading to memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2020-36210?
CVE-2020-36210 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36210?
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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