CVE-2019-3560: High severity facebook fizz vulnerability

Published Apr 29, 2019
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Updated

An improperly performed length calculation on a buffer in PlaintextRecordLayer could lead to an infinite loop and denial-of-service based on user input. This issue affected versions of fizz prior to v2019.03.04.00.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Facebook Fizz<2019.03.04.00

Event History

Apr 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-3560?

CVE-2019-3560 is a vulnerability that involves an improper length calculation on a buffer in PlaintextRecordLayer, leading to an infinite loop and denial-of-service based on user input.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-3560?

Versions of fizz prior to v2019.03.04.00 are affected by CVE-2019-3560.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3560?

CVE-2019-3560 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-3560?

To fix CVE-2019-3560, it is recommended to upgrade to version v2019.03.04.00 or higher of fizz.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3560?

More information about CVE-2019-3560 can be found at the following references: [1] http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172836/polkit-Authentication-Bypass.html [2] https://github.com/facebookincubator/fizz/commit/40bbb161e72fb609608d53b9d64c56bb961a6ee2

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