CVE-2020-36434
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.23%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36434 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the sys-info crate before 0.8.0 for Rust. sys_info::disk_info calls can trigger a double free.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the sys-info crate before 0.8.0 for Rust. sys_info::disk_info calls can trigger a 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sys-Info Project | Sys-Info | < 0.8.0 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0100.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0100.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36434?
An issue was discovered in the sys-info crate before 0.8.0 for Rust. sys_info::disk_info calls can trigger a double free.
How severe is CVE-2020-36434?
CVE-2020-36434 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36434?
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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