CVE-2020-35920
First published: Thu Dec 31 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the socket2 crate before 0.3.16 for Rust. It has false expectations about the std::net::SocketAddr memory representation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rust-lang Socket2 | <0.3.16 | |
| rust/net2 | <0.2.36 | 0.2.36 |
| rust/socket2 | <0.3.16 | 0.3.16 |
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Reference Links
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0079.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-35920
- https://github.com/rust-lang/socket2-rs/issues/119
- https://github.com/deprecrated/net2-rs/issues/105
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0078.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-458v-4hrf-g3m4 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35920?
CVE-2020-35920 is an issue discovered in the socket2 crate before 0.3.16 for Rust.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-35920?
CVE-2020-35920 could lead to unexpected behavior and potential security vulnerabilities in applications using the affected socket2 crate.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2020-35920?
To mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2020-35920, update your Rust projects to use version 0.3.16 or later of the socket2 crate.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-35920?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-35920 in the advisory at https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0079.html.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-35920?
CVE-2020-35920 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.
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