7.8
CWE
770
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-11924

First published: Tue Aug 20 2019(Updated: )

A peer could send empty handshake fragments containing only padding which would be kept in memory until a full handshake was received, resulting in memory exhaustion. This issue affects versions v2019.01.28.00 and above of fizz, until v2019.08.05.00.

Credit: cve-assign@fb.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Facebook Fizz>=2019.01.28.00<=2019.08.05.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-11924?

    The severity of CVE-2019-11924 is high with a score of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2019-11924 affect Facebook Fizz?

    CVE-2019-11924 affects versions v2019.01.28.00 and above of Facebook Fizz until v2019.08.05.00.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2019-11924?

    CVE-2019-11924 can result in memory exhaustion due to empty handshake fragments containing only padding.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-11924?

    To fix CVE-2019-11924, update Facebook Fizz to version v2019.08.05.00 or above.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-11924?

    More information about CVE-2019-11924 can be found in the Facebook Fizz security advisory.

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