CVE-2021-45708

CVE-2021-45708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abomonation Project Abomonation 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-668.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in the abomonation crate through 2021-10-17 for Rust. Because transmute operations are insufficiently constrained, there can be an information leak or ASLR bypass.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45708?
An issue was discovered in the abomonation crate through 2021-10-17 for Rust. Because transmute operations are insufficiently constrained, there can be an information leak or ASLR bypass.
How severe is CVE-2021-45708?
CVE-2021-45708 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-45708 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45708?
CVE-2021-45708 affects Abomonation Project Abomonation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45708?
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-2021-45708 published?
CVE-2021-45708 was published on 2021-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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