NULL pointer dereference in Lestrrat-go Jwx
CVE-2024-21664
jwx is a Go module implementing various JWx (JWA/JWE/JWK/JWS/JWT, otherwise known as JOSE) technologies. Calling `jws.Parse` with a JSON serialized payload where the `signature` field is present while `protected` is absent can lead to a ni…
EPSS: 0.009 (54.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Lestrrat-go Jwx — versions >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.19, >= 1.0.8, < 1.2.28
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-21664?
- CVE-2024-21664 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lestrrat-go Jwx, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2024-01-09.
- How severe is CVE-2024-21664?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-21664 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.