tanton_engine has unsound public APIGHSA-m2xr-2vj4-wh94
GHSA-m2xr-2vj4-wh94 is a security vulnerability in tanton_engine. 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 following functions in the tanton_engine crate are unsound due to lack of sufficient boundary
checks in public API:
Stack::offset()ThreadStack::get()RootMoveList::insert_score_depth()RootMoveList::insert_score()
The tanton_engine crate is no longer maintained, so there are no plans to fix this issue.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦀crates.io | tanton_engine | 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 tanton_engine, 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 tanton_engine for GHSA-m2xr-2vj4-wh94. 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-m2xr-2vj4-wh94 in your dependencies?
Find it across crates.io, including transitive dependencies.