CVE-2021-45704
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.74%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45704 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the metrics-util crate before 0.7.0 for Rust. There is a data race and memory corruption because AtomicBucket<T> unconditionally implements the Send and Sync traits.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the metrics-util crate before 0.7.0 for Rust. There is a data race and memory corruption because AtomicBucket<T> unconditionally implements the Send and Sync traits.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics-Util Project | Metrics-Util | < 0.7.0 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0113.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0113.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45704?
An issue was discovered in the metrics-util crate before 0.7.0 for Rust. There is a data race and memory corruption because AtomicBucket<T> unconditionally implements the Send and Sync traits.
How severe is CVE-2021-45704?
CVE-2021-45704 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45704?
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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