CVE-2021-24028

Description

An invalid free in Thrift's table-based serialization can cause the application to crash or potentially result in code execution or other undesirable effects. This issue affects Facebook Thrift prior to v2021.02.22.00.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.67% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory facebook.com
Affected: Facebook Facebook Thrift
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/facebook/fbthrift/commit/bfda1efa547dce11a38592820916db01b05b9339 third party advisory patch
https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2021-24028 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24028?
CVE-2021-24028 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24028?
To fix CVE-2021-24028, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24028 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24028 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24028?
CVE-2021-24028 affects Facebook Facebook Thrift.
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