CVE-2018-6346
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.37%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6346 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential denial-of-service issue in the Proxygen handling of invalid HTTP2 priority settings (specifically a circular dependency). This affects Proxygen prior to v2018.12.31.00.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A potential denial-of-service issue in the Proxygen handling of invalid HTTP2 priority settings (specifically a circular dependency). This affects Proxygen prior to v2018.12.31.00.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proxygen Project | Proxygen | < 2018.12.31.00 |
References
- https://github.com/facebook/proxygen/commit/52cf331743ebd74194d6343a6c2ec52bb917c982Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/facebook/proxygen/commit/52cf331743ebd74194d6343a6c2ec52bb917c982Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6346?
A potential denial-of-service issue in the Proxygen handling of invalid HTTP2 priority settings (specifically a circular dependency). This affects Proxygen prior to v2018.12.31.00.
How severe is CVE-2018-6346?
CVE-2018-6346 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6346?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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