CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2021-31162

In the standard library in Rust before 1.52.0, a double free can occur in the Vec::from_iter function if freeing the element panics.

Vulnerability Description

In the standard library in Rust before 1.52.0, a double free can occur in the Vec::from_iter function if freeing the element panics.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Rust-LangRust>= 1.48.0, < 1.52.0
FedoraprojectFedora32

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-31162?

CVE-2021-31162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the standard library in Rust before 1.52.0, a double free can occur in the Vec::from_iter function if freeing the element panics.

How severe is CVE-2021-31162?

CVE-2021-31162 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-2021-31162?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rust-Lang Rust, Fedoraproject Fedora.