Integer Overflow Vulnerability in rust-transpose Package
Summary
CVE-2023-53156: The transpose crate before 0.2.3 for Rust allows an integer overflow via input_width and input_height arguments. Affects rust-transpose versions < 134293e7f7f8e13d342ae625e479e6097b5525db. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rust-transpose package is a Rust crate designed for matrix transposition operations, enabling efficient manipulation of two-dimensional data structures. It is widely used in applications that require mathematical computations and data processing. However, prior to version 0.2.3, the package is susceptible to an integer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through improper input handling.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-53156, arises from the handling of input_width and input_height arguments within the transpose crate. An attacker can exploit this flaw by providing specially crafted input values, leading to an integer overflow. This can result in unexpected behavior, including crashes or the execution of arbitrary code, posing significant risks to the integrity and security of applications utilizing this crate.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can validate and sanitize input values for input_width and input_height before passing them to the transpose functions, ensuring they fall within acceptable ranges to prevent overflow.
Conclusion
The rust-transpose package has a critical integer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through improper input handling. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version to protect their applications from potential risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance security by monitoring for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
CVE-2023-53156 is a vulnerability in the rust-transpose package that allows for integer overflow through improper handling of input arguments.
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Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution, compromising the security and stability of the software.
Yes, a patch is available in version 0.2.3 of the rust-transpose package. Users should update to this version to mitigate the vulnerability.
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