Rust 'std::collections::vec_deque::VecDeque::reserve()' Function Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	105188
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2018-1000657
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Aug 24 2018 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 24 2018 12:00AM
Credit:	Jesse Jones
Vulnerable:	Rust-lang Rust 1.21 Rust-lang Rust 1.20 Rust-lang Rust 1.19 Rust-lang Rust 1.18 Rust-lang Rust 1.17 Rust-lang Rust 1.3
Not Vulnerable:	Rust-lang Rust 1.28 Rust-lang Rust 1.22

Rust 'std::collections::vec_deque::VecDeque::reserve()' Function Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Rust is prone to a local buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploits will result in denial-of-service condition.

Rust 'std::collections::vec_deque::VecDeque::reserve()' Function Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Rust 'std::collections::vec_deque::VecDeque::reserve()' Function Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Rust 'std::collections::vec_deque::VecDeque::reserve()' Function Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Add RawVec to unify raw Vecish code (Rust-lang)
  
• Auto merge of #44802 - sfackler:vecdeque-oob, r=Gankro (Rust-lang)
  
• Bug 1622249 - (CVE-2018-1000657) CVE-2018-1000657 rust: Buffer Overflow vulnerab (Red Hat Bugzilla)
  
• CVE-2018-1000657 (Red Hat Bugzilla)
  
• Rust Home Page (Rust-lang)
  
• seg fault pushing on either side of a VecDeque #44800 (Rust-lang)