CVE-2021-26308
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2021-26308 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the marc crate before 2.0.0 for Rust. A user-provided Read implementation can gain access to the old contents of newly allocated memory, violating soundness.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the marc crate before 2.0.0 for Rust. A user-provided Read implementation can gain access to the old contents of newly allocated memory, violating soundness.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Project | Marc | < 2.0.0 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0014.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0014.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26308?
An issue was discovered in the marc crate before 2.0.0 for Rust. A user-provided Read implementation can gain access to the old contents of newly allocated memory, violating soundness.
How severe is CVE-2021-26308?
CVE-2021-26308 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26308?
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-2021-26308?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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