Buffer overflow in Jqlang Jq
CVE-2023-50268
jq is a command-line JSON processor. Version 1.7 is vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow in builds using decNumber. Version 1.7.1 contains a patch for this issue.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (36.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Jqlang Jq — versions 1.7, = 1.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Mailing List, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-50268?
- CVE-2023-50268 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jqlang Jq, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2023-12-13.
- How severe is CVE-2023-50268?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.