HTTP/1 Request Smuggling Vulnerability in Actix-HTTP Crate by Rust
CVE-2021-38512

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Actix

Status
Actix-http
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-38512?

A vulnerability has been identified in the actix-http crate for Rust that allows for HTTP/1 request smuggling. This issue can expose sensitive information through unintended credential disclosure, posing a risk to web applications that utilize this library. It's crucial for developers using actix-http versions earlier than 3.0.0-beta.9 to review their implementations and apply necessary updates or mitigations to ensure the integrity of their applications.

References

https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2021-0081.html
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https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rustsec/advisory-db/mai...
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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