Buffer overflow in Json-smart_project Json-smart-v1

CVE-2021-31684

A vulnerability was discovered in the indexOf function of JSONParserByteArray in JSON Smart versions 1.3 and 2.4 which causes a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted web request.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.023 (81.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31684?
CVE-2021-31684 is a high-severity vulnerability in Json-smart_project Json-smart-v1, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2021-06-01.
How severe is CVE-2021-31684?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-31684 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.