CVE-2018-6340: High severity facebook hiphop virtual machine vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2018
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Updated

The Memcache::getextendedstats function can be used to trigger an out-of-bounds read. Exploiting this issue requires control over memcached server hostnames and/or ports. This affects all supported versions of HHVM (3.30 and 3.27.4 and below).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Facebook HHVM<=3.27.4
Facebook HHVM=3.30

Event History

Dec 31, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-6340.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6340?

The severity of CVE-2018-6340 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-6340?

The affected software is Facebook HHVM versions up to 3.27.4 and version 3.30.

4

How can CVE-2018-6340 be exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2018-6340 requires control over memcached server hostnames and/or ports.

5

Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2018-6340?

Yes, patches and fixes for CVE-2018-6340 are available. Please refer to the references for more information.

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