Vulnerability Description
Java Facebook Thrift servers would not error upon receiving messages with containers of fields of unknown type. As a result, malicious clients could send short messages which would take a long time for the server to parse, potentially leading to denial of service. This issue affects Facebook Thrift prior to v2019.02.18.00.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Thrift | < 2019.02.18.00 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/a56346ceacad28bf470017a6bda1d5518d0bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd0e44e8ef71eeaaa3cf3d1b8b41eb25894372e2995
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3559Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/a56346ceacad28bf470017a6bda1d5518d0bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd0e44e8ef71eeaaa3cf3d1b8b41eb25894372e2995
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3559Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-3559?
CVE-2019-3559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Java Facebook Thrift servers would not error upon receiving messages with containers of fields of unknown type. As a result, malicious clients could send short messages which would take a long time fo...
How severe is CVE-2019-3559?
CVE-2019-3559 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-2019-3559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Facebook Thrift.