CVE-2018-25025: Critical severity actix-web vulnerability
Published Dec 26, 2021
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the actix-web crate before 0.7.15 for Rust. It can unsoundly extend the lifetime of a string, leading to memory corruption.
Affected Software
1 affected component
actix Actix-web Rust<0.7.15
Event History
Dec 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-25025?
CVE-2018-25025 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-25025?
To fix CVE-2018-25025, upgrade to actix-web version 0.7.15 or later.
3
What types of issues does CVE-2018-25025 cause?
CVE-2018-25025 can lead to memory corruption due to unsoundly extending the lifetime of a string.
4
What software is affected by CVE-2018-25025?
CVE-2018-25025 affects the actix-web crate for Rust versions before 0.7.15.
5
Can CVE-2018-25025 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-25025 could potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software is exposed.