CVE-2021-28030
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.06%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28030 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the truetype crate before 0.30.1 for Rust. Attackers can read the contents of uninitialized memory locations via a user-provided Read operation within Tape::take_bytes.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the truetype crate before 0.30.1 for Rust. Attackers can read the contents of uninitialized memory locations via a user-provided Read operation within Tape::take_bytes.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Truetype Project | Truetype | < 0.30.1 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0029.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0029.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28030?
An issue was discovered in the truetype crate before 0.30.1 for Rust. Attackers can read the contents of uninitialized memory locations via a user-provided Read operation within Tape::take_bytes.
How severe is CVE-2021-28030?
CVE-2021-28030 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28030?
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-2021-28030?
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