CVE-2017-20004: Race Condition
First published: Wed Apr 14 2021(Updated: )
In the standard library in Rust before 1.19.0, there is a synchronization problem in the MutexGuard object. MutexGuards can be used across threads with any types, allowing for memory safety issues through race conditions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rust-lang Rust | <1.19.0 |
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What is the vulnerability ID of this Rust vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Rust vulnerability is CVE-2017-20004.
What is the title of this Rust vulnerability?
The title of this Rust vulnerability is 'In the standard library in Rust before 1.19.0 there is a synchronization problem in the MutexGuard object.'
What is the description of this Rust vulnerability?
The description of this Rust vulnerability is that there is a synchronization problem in the MutexGuard object, which can lead to memory safety issues through race conditions.
What is the severity of this Rust vulnerability?
The severity of this Rust vulnerability is medium.
How can I fix this Rust vulnerability?
To fix this Rust vulnerability, you need to update Rust to version 1.19.0 or later.
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