CVE-2017-20004
CVE-2017-20004 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rust-lang Rust with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Rust-lang Rust
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the standard library in Rust before 1.19.0, there is a synchronization problem in the MutexGuard object. MutexGuards can be used across threads with any types, allowing for memory safety issues through race conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20004?
- In the standard library in Rust before 1.19.0, there is a synchronization problem in the MutexGuard object. MutexGuards can be used across threads with any types, allowing for memory safety issues through race conditions.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20004?
- CVE-2017-20004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-20004 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-20004?
- CVE-2017-20004 affects Rust-lang Rust. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-20004?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-20004 published?
- CVE-2017-20004 was published on 2021-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rust-lang:rust:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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