crossbeam-channel Undefined Behavior before v0.4.4
Published Oct 16, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
crossbeam-channel Undefined Behavior before v0.4.4
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QFinch assessment
The affected version of this crate's the `bounded` channel incorrectly assumes that `Vec::from_iter` has allocated capacity that same as the number of iterator elements. `Vec::from_iter` does not actually guarantee that and may allocate extra memory. The destructor of the `bounded` channel reconstructs `Vec` from the raw pointer based on the incorrect assumes described above. This is unsound and causing deallocation with the incorrect capacity when `Vec::from_iter` has allocated different sizes with the number of iterator elements.
Potential impact
The affected version of this crate's the bounded channel incorrectly assumes that Vec::fromiter has allocated capacity that same as the number of iterator elements. Vec::fromiter does not actually guarantee that and may allocate extra memory. The destructor of the bounded channel reconstructs Vec from the raw pointer based on the incorrect assumes described above. This is unsound and causing deallocation with the incorrect capacity when Vec::fromiter has allocated different sizes with the number of iterator elements.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
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Record history
Published Oct 16, 2020 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026