PatchTheCVECVE-2020-36472: An issue was discovered in the max7301 crate before 0.2.0 for Rust
CVE-2020-36472 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting max7301. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the max7301 crate before 0.2.0 for Rust. The ImmediateIO and TransactionalIO types implement Sync for all Expander<EI> types that they contain.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 38%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-08-08 |
| 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-2020-36472?
max7301: upgrade to 0.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-36472 being exploited?
CVE-2020-36472 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-2020-36472 affect?
CVE-2020-36472 affects max7301. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). An issue was discovered in the max7301 crate before 0.2.0 for Rust. The ImmediateIO and TransactionalIO types implement Sync for all Expander<EI> types that they contain.
How urgent is CVE-2020-36472?
Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action