Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the actix-http crate before 3.0.0-beta.9 for Rust. HTTP/1 request smuggling (aka HRS) can occur, potentially leading to credential disclosure.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Actix | Actix-Http | < 3.0.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rustsec/advisory-db/main/crates/actix-http/RUSExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0081.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rustsec/advisory-db/main/crates/actix-http/RUSExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0081.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38512?
CVE-2021-38512 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in the actix-http crate before 3.0.0-beta.9 for Rust. HTTP/1 request smuggling (aka HRS) can occur, potentially leading to credential disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2021-38512?
CVE-2021-38512 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-2021-38512?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Actix Actix-Http, Fedoraproject Fedora.