CVE-2023-23759
CVE-2023-23759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Facebook Fizz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-617.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Facebook Fizz
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is a vulnerability in the fizz library prior to v2023.01.30.00 where a CHECK failure can be triggered remotely. This behavior requires the client supported cipher advertisement changing between the original ClientHello and the second ClientHello, crashing the process (impact is limited to denial of service).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23759?
- There is a vulnerability in the fizz library prior to v2023.01.30.00 where a CHECK failure can be triggered remotely. This behavior requires the client supported cipher advertisement changing between the original ClientHello and the second ClientHello, crashing the process (impact is limited to denial of service).
- How severe is CVE-2023-23759?
- CVE-2023-23759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-23759 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-23759?
- CVE-2023-23759 affects Facebook Fizz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23759?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-23759 published?
- CVE-2023-23759 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/facebookincubator/fizz/commit/8d3649841597bedfb6986c30431ebad0eb215265
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2023-23759
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:facebook:fizz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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