CVE-2021-28305
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.32%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28305 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the diesel crate before 1.4.6 for Rust. There is a use-after-free in the SQLite backend because the semantics of sqlite3_column_name are not followed.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the diesel crate before 1.4.6 for Rust. There is a use-after-free in the SQLite backend because the semantics of sqlite3_column_name are not followed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | Diesel | < 1.4.6 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0037.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0037.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28305?
An issue was discovered in the diesel crate before 1.4.6 for Rust. There is a use-after-free in the SQLite backend because the semantics of sqlite3_column_name are not followed.
How severe is CVE-2021-28305?
CVE-2021-28305 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28305?
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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