What is CVE-2020-36207?

An issue was discovered in the aovec crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust. Because Aovec does not have bounds on its Send trait or Sync trait, a data race and memory corruption can occur.

How severe is CVE-2020-36207?

CVE-2020-36207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-36207 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36207?

CVE-2020-36207 affects Aovec Project Aovec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36207?

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-2020-36207 published?

CVE-2020-36207 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-36207

CVE-2020-36207 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aovec Project Aovec with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-662.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-662
Affected product: Aovec Project Aovec
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the aovec crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust. Because Aovec<T> does not have bounds on its Send trait or Sync trait, a data race and memory corruption can occur.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36207?: An issue was discovered in the aovec crate through 2020-12-10 for Rust. Because Aovec<T> does not have bounds on its Send trait or Sync trait, a data race and memory corruption can occur.
How severe is CVE-2020-36207?: CVE-2020-36207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-36207 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-36207?: CVE-2020-36207 affects Aovec Project Aovec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36207?: 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-2020-36207 published?: CVE-2020-36207 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2020-0099.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aovec_project:aovec:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*

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