CVE-2019-16880 — Double free in linea — CVE Details
CRITICAL
Double free in linea
Published August 25, 2021Updated November 8, 2023Source: osv
Summary
Affected versions of this crate did not properly implements the Matrix::zip_elements method, which causes an double free when the given trait implementation might panic. This allows an attacker to corrupt or take control of the memory.
Advisory Timeline
- First published August 25, 2021 (1874 days ago).
- Last revised November 8, 2023 — 804 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
Cargo
Update linea to 0.9.4 or latercargo update -p linea --precise 0.9.4
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (1)
Affects 1 ecosystem: crates.io (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| linea | crates.io | All versions | 0.9.4 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
- CWE-415
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 9.8 score means for each attack dimension.
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2019-16880?
- Double free in linea This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of CRITICAL (CVSS score: 9.8/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2019-16880?
- CVE-2019-16880 affects linea. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2019-16880 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
CVSS Score
9.8
Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.
Also Known As
GHSA-j52m-489x-v634
RUSTSEC-2019-0021
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