Vulnerability identifier: #VU47742
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
crossbeam-channel
Universal components / Libraries /
Programming Languages & Components
Vendor: Crossbeam
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the "Vec::from_iter" function in crossbeam-channel. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted data to the application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
crossbeam-channel: 0.3.1 - 0.4.3
External links
http://github.com/crossbeam-rs/crossbeam/issues/539
http://github.com/crossbeam-rs/crossbeam/pull/533
http://github.com/crossbeam-rs/crossbeam/security/advisories/GHSA-v5m7-53cv-f3hx
http://github.com/RustSec/advisory-db/pull/425
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.