Integer overflow in Jqlang Jq
CVE-2024-23337
jq is a command-line JSON processor. In versions up to and including 1.7.1, an integer overflow arises when assigning value using an index of 2147483647, the signed integer limit. This causes a denial of service. Commit de21386681c0df0104a99d9d09db23a9b2a78b1e contains a patch for the issue.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.004 (29.5th 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
- Jqlang Jq — versions <= 1.7.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23337?
- CVE-2024-23337 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jqlang Jq, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2025-05-21.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23337?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-23337 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.