CVE-2021-31162
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.89%
Last modified
CVE-2021-31162 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the standard library in Rust before 1.52.0, a double free can occur in the Vec::from_iter function if freeing the element panics.. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the standard library in Rust before 1.52.0, a double free can occur in the Vec::from_iter function if freeing the element panics.
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, < 1.52.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/83618Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/83629Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/84603Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/83618Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/83629Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/84603Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-09Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31162?
In the standard library in Rust before 1.52.0, a double free can occur in the Vec::from_iter function if freeing the element panics.
How severe is CVE-2021-31162?
CVE-2021-31162 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31162?
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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