ash Crate up to 0.33.0 on Rust util::read_spv uninitialized pointer
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in ash Crate up to 0.33.0 on Rust. This affects the function util::read_spv. Executing a manipulation can lead to uninitialized pointer.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-45688. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ash Crate up to 0.33.0 on Rust (Rust Package). This vulnerability affects the function util::read_spv. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized pointer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-824. The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.
The weakness was shared 12/27/2021 as RUSTSEC-2021-0090. The advisory is available at rustsec.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-45688 since 12/26/2021. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
Upgrading to version 0.33.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Type
Name
Version
- 0.1
- 0.2
- 0.3
- 0.4
- 0.5
- 0.6
- 0.7
- 0.8
- 0.9
- 0.10
- 0.11
- 0.12
- 0.13
- 0.14
- 0.15
- 0.16
- 0.17
- 0.18
- 0.19
- 0.20
- 0.21
- 0.22
- 0.23
- 0.24
- 0.25
- 0.26
- 0.27
- 0.28
- 0.29
- 0.30
- 0.31
- 0.32
- 0.33.0
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Uninitialized pointerCWE: CWE-824 / CWE-908
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: ash Crate 0.33.1
Timeline
12/26/2021 🔍12/27/2021 🔍
12/27/2021 🔍
09/30/2025 🔍
Sources
Advisory: RUSTSEC-2021-0090Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2021-45688 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-45688
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-189334
Entry
Created: 12/27/2021 08:42Updated: 09/30/2025 21:38
Changes: 12/27/2021 08:42 (40), 12/30/2021 13:31 (1), 09/30/2025 21:38 (33)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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