Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the image crate before 0.21.3 for Rust, affecting the HDR image format decoder. Vec::set_len is called on an uninitialized vector, leading to a use-after-free and arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Image-Rs | Image | >= 0.10.2, < 0.21.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/image-rs/image/pull/985PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0014.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/image-rs/image/pull/985PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0014.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16138?
CVE-2019-16138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in the image crate before 0.21.3 for Rust, affecting the HDR image format decoder. Vec::set_len is called on an uninitialized vector, leading to a use-after-free and arbitrary ...
How severe is CVE-2019-16138?
CVE-2019-16138 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Image-Rs Image.