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CVE-2022-36124:
Rust vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Apache Avro Rust SDK was found to have a memory overconsumption vulnerability (CVE-2022-36124). The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in August 2022, where it was found that a Reader could consume memory beyond the allowed constraints, potentially leading to out-of-memory conditions on the affected system (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability allows a Reader in the Avro Rust SDK to consume memory beyond its allocated constraints, which can result in excessive memory usage. This represents a resource management flaw that could be exploited to cause system instability (Openwall).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability can lead to out-of-memory conditions on the affected system, potentially causing system instability or denial of service (NVD).
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