CVE-2025-4574
Crossbeam-channel: crossbeam-channel vulnerable to double free on drop
Description
In crossbeam-channel rust crate, the internal `Channel` type's `Drop` method has a race condition which could, in some circumstances, lead to a double-free that could result in memory corruption.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 16, 2025, 2:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | 
Solution
- Update the crossbeam-channel crate.
- Test the application thoroughly after updating.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
                                            Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
                                            information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
                                            CVE-2025-4574.
                                        
| URL | Resource | 
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-4574 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2358890 | |
| https://github.com/crossbeam-rs/crossbeam/pull/1187 | 
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                            New CVE Received by [email protected]May. 13, 2025 Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In crossbeam-channel rust crate, the internal `Channel` type's `Drop` method has a race condition which could, in some circumstances, lead to a double-free that could result in memory corruption. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-415 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-4574 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2358890 Added Reference https://github.com/crossbeam-rs/crossbeam/pull/1187 
 
                         
                         
                         
                                             
                                            