CVE-2018-1000810 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Oct 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in the Rust standard library's str::repeat function can lead to a buffer overflow, potentially allowing code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2018-1000810?

CVE-2018-1000810 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Rust Programming Language Standard Library version 1.29.0, 1.28.0, 1.27.2, 1.27.1, 127.0, 126.2, 126.1, 126.0 contains a CWE-680: Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow vulnerability in standard library that can result in buffer overflow. This attack appear to be exploitable via str::repeat, passed a large number, can overflow an internal buffer. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.29.1.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000810?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rust-Lang Rust.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000810?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2018-1000810 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000810 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2018-1000810, GHSA-2cg9-g249-7mf2, MGASA-2018-0407.