spin-rs initialisation failure in `Once::try_call_once` can lead to undefined behaviour for other initialisersGHSA-2qv5-7mw5-j3cg
GHSA-2qv5-7mw5-j3cg is a security vulnerability in spin. A fix is available for spin — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Once::try_call_once is unsound if invoked more than once concurrently and any call fails to initialise successfully.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦀crates.io | spin | ≥ 0.9.3&&< 0.9.8 | 0.9.8cargo update -p spin --precise 0.9.8 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for spin, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update spin to 0.9.8 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-2qv5-7mw5-j3cg is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-2qv5-7mw5-j3cg in your dependencies?
Find it across crates.io, including transitive dependencies.