Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the better-macro crate through 2021-07-22 for Rust. It intentionally demonstrates that remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via proc-macros, and otherwise has no legitimate purpose.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Better-Macro Project | Better-Macro | <= 2021-07-22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rustsec/advisory-db/main/crates/better-macro/RThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0077.htmlExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rustsec/advisory-db/main/crates/better-macro/RThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0077.htmlExploitIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38196?
CVE-2021-38196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in the better-macro crate through 2021-07-22 for Rust. It intentionally demonstrates that remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via proc-macros, and otherwise has no legi...
How severe is CVE-2021-38196?
CVE-2021-38196 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-2021-38196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Better-Macro Project Better-Macro.