Vulnerability Description
C++ 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 v2020.02.03.00.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Thrift | < 2020.02.03.00 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/3f156207e8a6583d88999487e954320dc189PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/c9a903e5902834e95bbd4ab0e9fa53ba0189PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3553Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/3f156207e8a6583d88999487e954320dc189PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/c9a903e5902834e95bbd4ab0e9fa53ba0189PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3553Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-3553?
CVE-2019-3553 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). C++ 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 i...
How severe is CVE-2019-3553?
CVE-2019-3553 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-2019-3553?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Facebook Thrift.