CVE-2020-13949
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 6.78%
Last modified
CVE-2020-13949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Apache Thrift 0.9.3 to 0.13.0, malicious RPC clients could send short messages which would result in a large memory allocation, potentially leading to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 6.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Apache Thrift 0.9.3 to 0.13.0, malicious RPC clients could send short messages which would result in a large memory allocation, potentially leading to denial of service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Hive | < 4.0.0 |
| Apache | Thrift | >= 0.9.3, <= 0.13.0 |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Network Slice Selection Function | 1.2.1 |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Policy | 1.14.0 |
References
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-32Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-32Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13949?
In Apache Thrift 0.9.3 to 0.13.0, malicious RPC clients could send short messages which would result in a large memory allocation, potentially leading to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-13949?
CVE-2020-13949 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13949?
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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