CVE-2021-38194
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.27%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38194 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the ark-r1cs-std crate before 0.3.1 for Rust. It does not enforce any constraints in the FieldVar::mul_by_inverse method. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the ark-r1cs-std crate before 0.3.1 for Rust. It does not enforce any constraints in the FieldVar::mul_by_inverse method. Thus, a prover can produce a proof that is unsound but is nonetheless verified.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arcworks | Ark-R1cs-Std | < 0.3.1 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0075.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0075.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38194?
An issue was discovered in the ark-r1cs-std crate before 0.3.1 for Rust. It does not enforce any constraints in the FieldVar::mul_by_inverse method. Thus, a prover can produce a proof that is unsound but is nonetheless verified.
How severe is CVE-2021-38194?
CVE-2021-38194 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38194?
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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