Buffer overflow in Json-c

CVE-2020-12762

json-c through 0.14 has an integer overflow and out-of-bounds write via a large JSON file, as demonstrated by printbuf_memappend.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.019 (76.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12762?
CVE-2020-12762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Json-c, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-05-09.
How severe is CVE-2020-12762?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-12762 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.