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CVE-2021-29937 — Vulnerability in telemetry — CVE Details

CRITICAL

misc::vec_with_size() can drop uninitialized memory if clone panics

Published February 17, 2021Updated August 29, 2026Source: osv

Summary

`misc::vec_with_size` creates a vector of the provided `size` and immediately calls `vec.set_len(size)` on it, initially filling it with uninitialized memory. It then inserts elements using `vec[i] = value.clone()`. If the `value.clone()` call panics, uninitialized items in the vector will be dropped leading to undefined behavior. ## Withdrawal This advisory has been withdrawn because the above unsoundness cannot be triggered in safe code by dependents of the crate, as the `Clone` generic of private function `misc::vec_with_size` only instantiates to primitive types in public functions, which is impossible to panic.

Advisory Timeline

  • First published February 17, 2021 (2063 days ago).
  • Last revised August 29, 2026 — 2019 days after initial publication.

Affected Packages (1)

Affects 1 ecosystem: crates.io (1).

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
telemetry
crates.io
All versionsRange-based data available

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29937?
misc::vec_with_size() can drop uninitialized memory if clone panics 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-2021-29937?
CVE-2021-29937 affects telemetry. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2021-29937 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.

Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
9.8

Exploitation is straightforward and causes maximum impact. Patch immediately.

Also Known As

RUSTSEC-2021-0046
GHSA-hpcx-3pw8-g3j2

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