CVE-2021-24045: Critical severity Facebook Hermes vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2021
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Updated

A type confusion vulnerability could be triggered when resolving the "typeof" unary operator in Facebook Hermes prior to v0.10.0. Note that this is only exploitable if the application using Hermes permits evaluation of untrusted JavaScript. Hence, most React Native applications are not affected.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Facebook Hermes<0.10.0

Event History

Dec 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24045?

CVE-2021-24045 is a type confusion vulnerability in Facebook Hermes prior to v0.10.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-24045?

CVE-2021-24045 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

How can CVE-2021-24045 be exploited?

CVE-2021-24045 can be exploited if the application using Hermes permits evaluation of untrusted JavaScript.

4

Is Facebook Hermes affected by CVE-2021-24045?

Yes, Facebook Hermes versions prior to v0.10.0 are affected by CVE-2021-24045.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24045?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24045 at the following references: [link1](https://github.com/facebook/hermes/commit/55e1b2343f4deb1a1b5726cfe1e23b2068217ff2), [link2](https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2021-24045).

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