Vulnerability identifier: #VU71491
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-347
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cargo
/
Rust Programming Language
Universal components / Libraries /
Programming Languages & Components
Vendor:
The Rust Programming Language
Rust Team
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists due to Cargo does not perform SSH host key verification when cloning indexes and dependencies via SSH. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cargo: 0.0.1-pre - 0.67.0
Rust Programming Language: 1.0.0 - 1.66.0
External links
http://github.com/rust-lang/wg-security-response/tree/main/patches/CVE-2022-46176
http://github.com/rust-lang/cargo/security/advisories/GHSA-r5w3-xm58-jv6j
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.