How severe is CVE-2015-20001?

CVE-2015-20001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-20001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-20001?

CVE-2015-20001 affects Rust-lang Rust. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-20001?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-20001 published?

CVE-2015-20001 was published on 2021-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-20001

CVE-2015-20001 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rust-lang Rust with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Rust-lang Rust
Published: 2021-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the standard library in Rust before 1.2.0, BinaryHeap is not panic-safe. The binary heap is left in an inconsistent state when the comparison of generic elements inside sift_up or sift_down_range panics. This bug leads to a drop of zeroed memory as an arbitrary type, which can result in a memory safety violation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-20001?: In the standard library in Rust before 1.2.0, BinaryHeap is not panic-safe. The binary heap is left in an inconsistent state when the comparison of generic elements inside sift_up or sift_down_range panics. This bug leads to a drop of zeroed memory as an arbitrary type, which can result in a memory safety violation.
How severe is CVE-2015-20001?: CVE-2015-20001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-20001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-20001?: CVE-2015-20001 affects Rust-lang Rust. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-20001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-20001 published?: CVE-2015-20001 was published on 2021-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rust-lang:rust:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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