CVE-2021-45697 The `total_size` function for partial read the length of any `FixVec` is incorrect in molecule.
Incorrect partial read results in the molecule crate may lead to data integrity issues or unexpected behavior for Rust developers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-45697?
CVE-2021-45697 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 molecule crate before 0.7.2 for Rust. A FixVec partial read has an incorrect result.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45697?
5 open source packages ship an affected version, including molecule. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
molecule crates.io | All versions | 0.7.2 |
molecule crates.io | All versions | 0.7.2 |
molecule crates.io | All versions | 0.7.2 |
molecule crates.io | All versions | 0.7.2 |
molecule crates.io | From 0.0.0-0 | 0.7.2 |
Products include Nervos Molecule.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45697?
Upgrade molecule to 0.7.2 or later.
Is CVE-2021-45697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45697 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6p3c-v8vc-c244, GHSA-82hm-vh7g-hrh9, RUSTSEC-2021-0103.