Moderate: rust-toolset:rhel8 security, bug fix, and enhancement update
Summary
ALSA-2021:4270: Moderate: rust-toolset:rhel8 security, bug fix, and enhancement update. Affects rust-toolset versions < 1.54.0-1.module_el8.5.0+2599+d655d86c. Fixed in 1.54.0-1.module_el8.5.0+2599+d655d86c. How to fix ↓
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Background
Rust Toolset is a collection of tools and libraries that provide support for the Rust programming language. It includes the rustc compiler, the cargo build tool and dependency manager, and other necessary libraries. The toolset is used for developing and building applications written in Rust. The rust-toolset package for AlmaLinux 8 has been upgraded to version 1.54.0.
Vulnerability Detail
The upgraded version of rust-toolset addresses a security vulnerability identified as CVE-2021-29922. This vulnerability is related to the incorrect parsing of extraneous zero characters at the beginning of an IP address string. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate IP address parsing and potentially bypass security measures or cause unexpected behavior in applications that rely on IP address handling. The impact and severity of this vulnerability are moderate.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.54.0-1.module_el8.5.0+2599+d655d86c
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo dnf update rust-toolsetTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
The rust-toolset package for AlmaLinux 8 has been upgraded to address a moderate security vulnerability (CVE-2021-29922). It is recommended to update the package to the latest version to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Rust Toolset is a collection of tools and libraries that provide support for the Rust programming language. It includes the rustc compiler, the cargo build tool and dependency manager, and other necessary libraries.
The impact of CVE-2021-29922 is moderate. It could allow an attacker to manipulate IP address parsing and potentially bypass security measures or cause unexpected behavior in applications that rely on IP address handling.
To fix the vulnerability, update the rust-toolset package to version 1.54.0-1.module_el8.5.0+2599+d655d86c or later. Use the package manager command specific to your operating system.
No, there is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
You can find more information about this vulnerability, including the impact, CVSS score, acknowledgments, and related details, on the CVE page listed in the References section of the AlmaLinux Release Notes.
