7.5
CWE
770
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-3553

First published: Tue Mar 10 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve-assign@fb.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Facebook Thrift<2020.02.03.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-3553?

    CVE-2019-3553 is a vulnerability in C++ Facebook Thrift servers that allows malicious clients to send short messages resulting in a large memory allocation, potentially leading to denial of service.

  • How does CVE-2019-3553 affect Facebook Thrift?

    CVE-2019-3553 affects Facebook Thrift servers by allowing malicious clients to send messages declaring containers of sizes larger than the payload, leading to a denial of service due to large memory allocation.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-3553?

    CVE-2019-3553 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-3553?

    To fix CVE-2019-3553, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Facebook Thrift (version up to exclusive 2020.02.03.00) where the vulnerability has been patched.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3553?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-3553 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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