Redoxos · Redoxos · CVE-2020-22429
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
redox-os version 0.1.0
**Description**
The issue is related to a use-after-free bug in the gethostbyaddr() function, located at /src/header/netdb/mod.rs.
**Recommendations**
For redox-os version 0.1.0, consider restricting access to the gethostbyaddr() function until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the gethostbyaddr() function to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.