PatchTheCVECVE-2018-20999: An issue was discovered in the orion crate before 0.11.2 for Rust
CVE-2018-20999 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting orion. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the orion crate before 0.11.2 for Rust. reset() calls cause incorrect results.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-682 |
| Published | 2019-08-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-20999?
orion: upgrade to 0.11.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-20999 being exploited?
CVE-2018-20999 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-20999 affect?
CVE-2018-20999 affects orion. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in the orion crate before 0.11.2 for Rust. reset() calls cause incorrect results.
How urgent is CVE-2018-20999?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action