CVE-2020-36452

An issue was discovered in the array-tools crate before 0.3.2 for Rust

published August 8, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A memory management issue lurking beneath the surface! Rust's array-tools crate before version 0.3.2 has a bug in its FixedCapacityDequeLike::clone() that leads to uninitialized memory being dropped. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of this like a chef tossing out expired ingredients without checking their freshness โ€” you might lose some good ones in the process. If the chef isn't careful, the meal could end up with ingredients that shouldn't be used at all! If this bug is triggered, you could face unpredictable behavior in your applications. This can lead to crashes or corrupted data, as uninitialized memory can cause chaos in your system. It's an unexpected storm brewing in an otherwise calm kitchen!

Put simply

Think of this like a chef tossing out expired ingredients without checking their freshness โ€” you might lose some good ones in the process. If the chef isn't careful, the meal could end up with ingredients that shouldn't be used at all! This vulnerability occurs when the FixedCapacityDequeLike::clone() method is called, allowing uninitialized memory to be dropped. This flaw can lead to undefined behavior, potentially crashing the program or leading to data integrity issues.

What to do

If this bug is triggered, you could face unpredictable behavior in your applications. This can lead to crashes or corrupted data, as uninitialized memory can cause chaos in your system. It's an unexpected storm brewing in an otherwise calm kitchen! Upgrade the array-tools crate to version 0.3.2 or higher to eliminate this vulnerability. Conduct thorough testing after the upgrade to ensure stability and proper functionality in your application. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll keep your applications running smoothly and your reputation intact! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01119 ยท 65.9th percentile
Published
2021-08-08T05:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 AUG 05:15Z
    An issue was discovered in the array-tools crate before 0.3.2 for Rust
    cvelistv5