PatchTheCVECVE-2021-26306: An issue was discovered in the raw-cpuid crate before 9.0.0 for Rust
CVE-2021-26306 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting raw-cpuid. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the raw-cpuid crate before 9.0.0 for Rust. It has unsound transmute calls within as_string() methods.
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 | 1.3% (top 30%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-01-29 |
| 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-2021-26306?
raw-cpuid: upgrade to 9.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-26306 being exploited?
CVE-2021-26306 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-2021-26306 affect?
CVE-2021-26306 affects raw-cpuid. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in the raw-cpuid crate before 9.0.0 for Rust. It has unsound transmute calls within as_string() methods.
How urgent is CVE-2021-26306?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2021-45687 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the raw-cpuid crate before 9.1.1 for Rust
- CVE-2021-26307 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the raw-cpuid crate before 9.0.0 for Rust