CVE-2020-36318
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.68%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36318 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the standard library in Rust before 1.49.0, VecDeque::make_contiguous has a bug that pops the same element more than once under certain condition. This bug could result in a use-after-free or double free.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the standard library in Rust before 1.49.0, VecDeque::make_contiguous has a bug that pops the same element more than once under certain condition. This bug could result in a use-after-free or double free.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rust-Lang | Rust | >= 1.48.0, < 1.49.0 |
References
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/79808Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/79814Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/79808Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/79814Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36318?
In the standard library in Rust before 1.49.0, VecDeque::make_contiguous has a bug that pops the same element more than once under certain condition. This bug could result in a use-after-free or double free.
How severe is CVE-2020-36318?
CVE-2020-36318 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36318?
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-2020-36318?
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