CVE-2021-45705
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.19%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45705 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the nanorand crate before 0.6.1 for Rust. There can be multiple mutable references to the same object because the TlsWyRand Deref implementation dereferences a raw pointer.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the nanorand crate before 0.6.1 for Rust. There can be multiple mutable references to the same object because the TlsWyRand Deref implementation dereferences a raw pointer.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nanorand Project | Nanorand | >= 0.5.0, < 0.6.1 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0114.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0114.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45705?
An issue was discovered in the nanorand crate before 0.6.1 for Rust. There can be multiple mutable references to the same object because the TlsWyRand Deref implementation dereferences a raw pointer.
How severe is CVE-2021-45705?
CVE-2021-45705 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45705?
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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