Summary
linkme fails to ensure slice elements match the slice's declared type
Affected versions allow populating a DistributedSlice of T with elements of an arbitrary other type that coerces to T. For example, elements of type &&str could end up in a slice of type [&str], since &&str coerces to &str via a deref coercion.
The flaw was corrected by implementing typechecking for distributed slice elements in such a way that coercion no longer occurs. The element's type must be a subtype of the slice's declared element type.
Impact
Affected versions
Security releases
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X? GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X is a low-severity security vulnerability in linkme (rust), affecting versions < 0.3.24. It is fixed in 0.3.24.
- Which versions of linkme are affected by GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X? linkme (rust) versions < 0.3.24 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X? Yes. GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X is fixed in 0.3.24. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-F95P-4CV5-8W8X? Upgrade
linkmeto 0.3.24 or later.