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CVE-2015-20001 Details
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.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/25842 | CVE | ExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/25856 | CVE | Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/issues/25842 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/25856 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| rust-lang rust | < 1.2.0 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |