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GHSA-5w5r-mf82-595p — Cap'n Proto has Undefined Behavior in capnp...

CRITICAL

Cap'n Proto has Undefined Behavior in constant::Reader and StructSchema

Published January 28, 2026Updated February 3, 2026Source: osv

Summary

The safe API functions `constant::Reader::get` and `StructSchema::new` rely on `PointerReader::get_root_unchecked`, which can cause undefined behavior (UB) by constructing arbitrary words or schemas. ## `Reader::get` ```rust pub fn get(&self) -> Result<<T as Owned>::Reader<'static>> { // ... // UNSAFE: access `words` without validation } ``` ## `StructSchema::new` ```rust pub fn new(builder: RawBrandedStructSchema) -> StructSchema { // ... // UNSAFE: access encoded nodes without validation } ``` This vulnerability allows safe Rust code to trigger UB, which violates Rust's safety guarantees. The issue is resolved in version `0.24.0` by making constructor functions unsafe and mark the fields of struct as visible only in the crate.

Advisory Timeline

  • First published January 28, 2026 (257 days ago).
  • Last revised February 3, 2026 — 5 days after initial publication.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

Cargo
Update capnp to 0.24.0 or later
cargo update -p capnp --precise 0.24.0

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (1)

Affects 1 ecosystem: crates.io (1).

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
capnp
crates.io
All versions0.24.0

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

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
—
Confidentiality
—
Integrity
—
Availability
—

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5w5r-mf82-595p?
Cap'n Proto has Undefined Behavior in constant::Reader and StructSchema 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 GHSA-5w5r-mf82-595p?
GHSA-5w5r-mf82-595p affects capnp. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against GHSA-5w5r-mf82-595p 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-2025-0143

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