CVE-2020-1897: Use After Free

Published May 18, 2020
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Updated

A use-after-free is possible due to an error in lifetime management in the request adaptor when a malicious client invokes request error handling in a specific sequence. This issue affects versions of proxygen prior to v2020.05.18.00.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Facebook Proxygen<2020.05.18.00

Event History

May 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-1897?

CVE-2020-1897 is a vulnerability that allows for a use-after-free attack due to an error in lifetime management in the request adaptor when a malicious client invokes request error handling in a specific sequence.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1897?

The severity of CVE-2020-1897 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which versions of proxygen are affected by CVE-2020-1897?

Versions of proxygen prior to v2020.05.18.00 are affected by CVE-2020-1897.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-1897?

To fix CVE-2020-1897, update proxygen to version v2020.05.18.00 or later.

5

Is there any further information available about CVE-2020-1897?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-1897 at the following reference link: [https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2020-1897](https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2020-1897).

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