GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc: Duplicate Advisory Buffered-reader Vulnerable To Out-of-bounds Array Vulnerability

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CVSS 2.9
CWE-125
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc is a LOW (CVSS 2.9) buffered-reader vulnerable to out-of-bounds array vulnerability (CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves buffered-reader vulnerable to out-of-bounds array access leading to panic. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.2, 1.1.5.

GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 2.9
CWE Classification CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 2.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

buffered-reader fixed: 1.0.2 
Upgrade buffered-reader to 1.0.2
buffered-reader fixed: 1.1.5 
Upgrade buffered-reader to 1.1.5
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for buffered-reader

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc, inspect your project dependencies for Duplicate Advisory:

inspect dependencies for buffered-reader

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read, where the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-29mf-62xx-28jq. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description The buffered-reader crate before 1.2.0 for Rust allows out-of-bounds array access and a panic.

GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.21.1.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
buffered-reader
 crates.io
< 1.0.2
1.0.2
buffered-reader
 crates.io
≥ 1.1.0
< 1.1.5
1.1.5

References

NVD — GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-53161
crates.io/crates/buffered-rea... WEB
https://crates.io/crates/buffered-reader
crates.io/crates/w WEB
https://crates.io/crates/w
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-29mf-62xx-28jq
gitlab.com/sequoia-pgp/sequoia PACKAGE
https://gitlab.com/sequoia-pgp/sequoia
gitlab.com/sequoia-pgp/sequoia... WEB
https://gitlab.com/sequoia-pgp/sequoia/-/tags/buffered-reader%2Fv1.0.2
gitlab.com/sequoia-pgp/sequoia... WEB
https://gitlab.com/sequoia-pgp/sequoia/-/tags/buffered-reader%2Fv1.1.5
lists.sequoia-pgp.org/hyperkitty/list/ann... WEB
https://lists.sequoia-pgp.org/hyperkitty/list/announce@lists.sequoia-pgp.org/thread/SN2E3QRT4DMQ5JNEK6VIN6DJ5SH766DI
rustsec.org/advisories WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories
rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2023-0039.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc?
GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving buffered-reader vulnerable to out-of-bounds array access leading to panic under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.2, 1.1.5 across affected packages: buffered-reader.
What version fixes GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc?
Upgrading to 1.0.2, 1.1.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is buffered-reader affected?
Yes, buffered-reader is affected in releases prior to 1.0.2, 1.1.5. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.2, 1.1.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc?
GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.9 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc?
GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read (The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check crates.io dependencies for GHSA-q5h2-xq96-6gmc?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for buffered-reader'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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