CVE-2020-36512 InputStream::read_exact : `Read` on uninitialized buffer causes UB
The buffoon crate may read from uninitialized memory, potentially disclosing sensitive data to attackers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-36512?
CVE-2020-36512 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in the buffoon crate through 2020-12-31 for Rust. InputStream::read_exact may read from uninitialized memory locations.
Weakness: CWE-908
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36512?
5 open source packages ship an affected version, including buffoon. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
buffoon crates.io | All versions to 0.5.0 | None |
buffoon crates.io | All versions to 0.5.0 | None |
buffoon crates.io | All versions to 0.5.0 | None |
buffoon crates.io | All versions to 0.5.0 | None |
buffoon crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | None |
Products include Buffoon Project Buffoon.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36512?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-36512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36512 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hmx9-jm3v-33hv, GHSA-v938-qcc9-rwv8, RUSTSEC-2020-0154.