CVE-2015-7263 Security feature bypass in Facebook Proxygen before 2015-11-09

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass ACL checks and hijack sessions in Facebook Proxygen by exploiting a flaw in the SPDY/2 codec's host value handling.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-7263?

CVE-2015-7263 is a high-severity vulnerability in Facebook Proxygen before 2015-11-09, published on 10 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The SPDY/2 codec in Facebook Proxygen before 2015-11-09 allows remote attackers to conduct hijacking attacks and bypass ACL checks via a crafted host value.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7263?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Proxygen Project Proxygen.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7263?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7263 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-7263 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7263 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2015-8132, GHSA-jpxm-vh75-qqhj.

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