Vulnerability Description
Java Facebook Thrift servers would not error upon receiving messages declaring containers of sizes larger than the payload. As a result, malicious clients could send short messages which would result in a large memory allocation, potentially leading to denial of service. This issue affects Facebook Thrift prior to v2019.12.09.00.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Thrift | < 2019.12.09.00 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/08c2d412adb214c40bb03be7587057b25d05PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/71c97ffdcb61cccf1f8267774e873e21ebd3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-11938Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/08c2d412adb214c40bb03be7587057b25d05PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/71c97ffdcb61cccf1f8267774e873e21ebd3PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-11938Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-11938?
CVE-2019-11938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Java Facebook Thrift servers would not error upon receiving messages declaring containers of sizes larger than the payload. As a result, malicious clients could send short messages which would result ...
How severe is CVE-2019-11938?
CVE-2019-11938 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-11938?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Facebook Thrift.