Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the spin crate before 0.5.2 for Rust, when RwLock is used. Because memory ordering is mishandled, two writers can acquire the lock at the same time, violating mutual exclusion.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spin-Rs Project | Spin-Rs | < 0.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0013.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0013.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16137?
CVE-2019-16137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in the spin crate before 0.5.2 for Rust, when RwLock is used. Because memory ordering is mishandled, two writers can acquire the lock at the same time, violating mutual exclusi...
How severe is CVE-2019-16137?
CVE-2019-16137 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spin-Rs Project Spin-Rs.