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Advisory Published
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CVE-2020-35909

First published: Thu Dec 31 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in the multihash crate before 0.11.3 for Rust. The from_slice parsing code can panic via unsanitized data from a network server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Protocol Multihash<0.11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-35909?

    The severity of CVE-2020-35909 is considered to be medium due to potential Denial of Service through a panic in the application.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-35909?

    To fix CVE-2020-35909, upgrade the multihash crate to version 0.11.3 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2020-35909?

    CVE-2020-35909 can cause a panic in applications using unsanitized data received from a network server.

  • Which versions of the multihash crate are affected by CVE-2020-35909?

    CVE-2020-35909 affects all versions of the multihash crate before 0.11.3.

  • Is CVE-2020-35909 exploitable in production environments?

    Yes, CVE-2020-35909 can be exploited in production environments if the application processes unsanitized input from an untrusted network source.

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