Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the string-interner crate before 0.7.1 for Rust. It allows attackers to read from memory locations associated with dangling pointers, because of a cloning flaw.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| String-Interner Project | String-Interner | < 0.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0023.htmlExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2019-0023.htmlExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16882?
CVE-2019-16882 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in the string-interner crate before 0.7.1 for Rust. It allows attackers to read from memory locations associated with dangling pointers, because of a cloning flaw.
How severe is CVE-2019-16882?
CVE-2019-16882 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-2019-16882?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: String-Interner Project String-Interner.