Out-of-Bounds Array Access in Buffered-Reader Crate Affecting Rust

CVE-2023-53161

What is CVE-2023-53161?

The buffered-reader crate for Rust, prior to version 1.2.0, is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds array access, which can lead to unexpected panics during execution. This vulnerability exposes applications that rely on the buffered-reader for safe array manipulation to potential crashes and security risks. Developers should ensure they are using the updated version to maintain robust application security.

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