CVE-2021-45697 — Vulnerability in molecule — CVE Details
CRITICAL
The `total_size` function for partial read the length of any `FixVec` is incorrect in molecule.
Published January 6, 2022Updated November 8, 2023Source: osv
Summary
Anyone who uses total_size(..) function to partial read the length of any FixVec will get an incorrect result, due to an incorrect implementation. This has been resolved in the 0.7.2 release.
Advisory Timeline
- First published January 6, 2022 (1740 days ago).
- Last revised November 8, 2023 — 670 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
Cargo
Update molecule to 0.7.2 or latercargo update -p molecule --precise 0.7.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| molecule | crates.io | All versions | 0.7.2 |
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
- https://github.com/nervosnetwork/molecule/security/advisories/GHSA-82hm-vh7g-hrh9WEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45697ADVISORY
- https://github.com/nervosnetwork/molecule/pull/49WEB
- https://github.com/nervosnetwork/moleculePACKAGE
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rustsec/advisory-db/main/crates/molecule/RUSTSEC-2021-0103.mdWEB
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0103.htmlWEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2021-45697?
- The `total_size` function for partial read the length of any `FixVec` is incorrect in molecule. 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-2021-45697?
- CVE-2021-45697 affects molecule. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2021-45697 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-6p3c-v8vc-c244
GHSA-82hm-vh7g-hrh9
RUSTSEC-2021-0103
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