ruint affected by unsoundness of safe `reciprocal_mg10`GHSA-9fjq-45qv-pcm7
GHSA-9fjq-45qv-pcm7 is a remote code execution vulnerability in ruint. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
The function reciprocal_mg10 is marked as safe but can trigger undefined behavior (out-of-bounds access) because it relies on debug_assert! for safety checks instead of assert!.
When compiled in release mode, the debug_assert! is optimized out, potentially allowing invalid inputs to cause memory corruption.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦀crates.io | ruint | all versions | No fix |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for ruint, 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 ruint for GHSA-9fjq-45qv-pcm7. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Constrain what reaches the vulnerable code: limit the size and shape of untrusted input, isolate the affected component in a sandboxed or least-privileged process, and enable the platform's memory-safety mitigations (ASLR, stack protector, hardened allocator) so an out-of-bounds access is more likely to fail closed than to be exploitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-9fjq-45qv-pcm7 in your dependencies?
Find it across crates.io, including transitive dependencies.