Use of Uninitialized Resource in acc_readerGHSA-799f-r78p-gq9c
CRITICALGHSA-799f-r78p-gq9c is a critical-severity (CVSS 9.8) CWE-908 vulnerability in acc_reader. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
An issue was discovered in the acc_reader crate through 2020-12-27 for Rust. read_up_to may read from uninitialized memory locations.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦀crates.io | acc_reader | all versions | No fix |
Affected Products
acc readeracc_reader_projectDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for acc_reader, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of acc_reader for GHSA-799f-r78p-gq9c. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
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-799f-r78p-gq9c in your dependencies?
Find it across crates.io, including transitive dependencies.