CVE-2020-35909

CVE-2020-35909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Protocol Multihash 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.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in the multihash crate before 0.11.3 for Rust. The from_slice parsing code can panic via unsanitized data from a network server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35909?
An issue was discovered in the multihash crate before 0.11.3 for Rust. The from_slice parsing code can panic via unsanitized data from a network server.
How severe is CVE-2020-35909?
CVE-2020-35909 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-2020-35909 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-35909?
CVE-2020-35909 affects Protocol Multihash. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35909?
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-2020-35909 published?
CVE-2020-35909 was published on 2020-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)