CVE-2021-45683 'Read' on uninitialized memory may cause UB
The binjs_io 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-2021-45683?
CVE-2021-45683 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 binjs_io crate through 2021-01-03 for Rust. The Read method may read from uninitialized memory locations.
Weakness: CWE-908
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45683?
5 open source packages ship an affected version, including binjs_io. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
binjs_io crates.io | All versions to 0.2.1 | None |
binjs_io crates.io | All versions to 0.2.1 | None |
binjs_io crates.io | All versions to 0.2.1 | None |
binjs_io crates.io | All versions to 0.2.1 | None |
binjs_io crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | None |
Products include Binjs Io Project Binjs Io.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45683?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45683 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-45683 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45683 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c6px-4grw-hrjr, GHSA-cw4j-cf6c-mmfv, RUSTSEC-2021-0085.