Adverserial use of `make_bitflags!` macro can cause undefined behaviorGHSA-qvc4-78gw-pv8p
GHSA-qvc4-78gw-pv8p is a security vulnerability in enumflags2. A fix is available for enumflags2 — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
The macro relied on an expression of the form Enum::Variant always being a
variant of the enum. However, it may also be an associated integer constant, in
which case there's no guarantee that the value of said constant consists only of
bits valid for this bitflag type.
Thus, code like this could create an invalid BitFlags<Test>, which would cause
iterating over it to trigger undefined behavior. As the debug formatter
internally iterates over the value, it is also affected.
use enumflags2::{bitflags, make_bitflags};
#[bitflags]
#[repr(u8)]
#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug)]
enum Test {
A = 1,
B = 2,
}
impl Test {
const C: u8 = 69;
}
fn main() {
let x = make_bitflags!(Test::{C});
// printing or iterating over x is UB
}
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦀crates.io | enumflags2 | ≥ 0.7.0&&< 0.7.7 | 0.7.7cargo update -p enumflags2 --precise 0.7.7 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for enumflags2, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update enumflags2 to 0.7.7 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-qvc4-78gw-pv8p 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-qvc4-78gw-pv8p in your dependencies?
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