VDB-151227 · CVE-2019-3553 · GCVE-0-2019-3553

C++ Facebook Thrift prior 2020.02.03.00 Message allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in C++ Facebook Thrift. Affected is an unknown function of the component Message Handler. Performing a manipulation results in allocation of resources. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-3553. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in C++ Facebook Thrift (Social Network Software). This affects some unknown processing of the component Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 03/10/2020 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at facebook.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-3553 since 01/02/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2020.02.03.00 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Social Network Software

Name

C++ Facebook Thrift

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: C++ Facebook Thrift 2020.02.03.00
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

01/02/2019 🔍
03/10/2020 +433 days 🔍
03/11/2020 +1 days 🔍
04/11/2024 +1492 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 3f156207e8a6583d88999487e954320dc18955e6
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-3553 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-3553
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-151227

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2020 12:31
Updated: 04/11/2024 12:35
Changes: 03/11/2020 12:31 (37), 03/11/2020 12:36 (18), 04/11/2024 12:35 (19)
Complete: 🔍
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