CVE-2020-1899

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified

CVE-2020-1899 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The unserialize() function supported a type code, "S", which was meant to be supported only for APC serialization. This type code allowed arbitrary memory addresses to be accessed as if they were static StringData objects. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The unserialize() function supported a type code, "S", which was meant to be supported only for APC serialization. This type code allowed arbitrary memory addresses to be accessed as if they were static StringData objects. This issue affected HHVM prior to v4.32.3, between versions 4.33.0 and 4.56.0, 4.57.0, 4.58.0, 4.58.1, 4.59.0, 4.60.0, 4.61.0, 4.62.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
1.22%

64.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FacebookHhvm< 4.32.3
FacebookHhvm>= 4.33.0, < 4.56.1
FacebookHhvm4.57.0
FacebookHhvm4.58.0
FacebookHhvm4.58.1
FacebookHhvm4.59.0
FacebookHhvm4.60.0
FacebookHhvm4.61.0
FacebookHhvm4.62.0

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1899?
The unserialize() function supported a type code, "S", which was meant to be supported only for APC serialization. This type code allowed arbitrary memory addresses to be accessed as if they were static StringData objects. This issue affected HHVM prior to v4.32.3, between versions 4.33.0 and 4.56.0, 4.57.0, 4.58.0, 4.58.1, 4.59.0, 4.60.0, 4.61.0, 4.62.0.
How severe is CVE-2020-1899?
CVE-2020-1899 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1899?
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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Source: NVD / NIST