CVE-2016-10749
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.47%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10749 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. parse_string in cJSON.c in cJSON before 2016-10-02 has a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by a string that begins with a " character and ends with a \ character.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
parse_string in cJSON.c in cJSON before 2016-10-02 has a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by a string that begins with a " character and ends with a \ character.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Davegamble | Cjson | < 0.0.0 |
References
- https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/commit/94df772485c92866ca417d92137747b2e3b0a917Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/issues/30Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/2Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/commit/94df772485c92866ca417d92137747b2e3b0a917Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/issues/30Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/2Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10749?
parse_string in cJSON.c in cJSON before 2016-10-02 has a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by a string that begins with a " character and ends with a \ character.
How severe is CVE-2016-10749?
CVE-2016-10749 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10749?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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