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RUSTSEC-2021-0078:
Rust vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The net2 crate before version 0.2.36 for Rust contained a vulnerability related to incorrect assumptions about the std::net::SocketAddr memory representation (RUSTSEC Advisory). This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2020-35919 and was discovered in December 2020 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from false expectations about the std::net::SocketAddr memory representation in the net2 crate. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating local access is required and the primary impact is on availability (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability primarily affects system availability, as indicated by the CVSS metrics showing high impact on availability but no impact on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 0.2.36 of the net2 crate. Users should upgrade to this version or newer to mitigate the issue (RUSTSEC Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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