CVE-2016-4074
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.33%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4074 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The jv_dump_term function in jq 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted JSON file. This issue has been fixed in jq 1.6_rc1-r0.. EPSS estimates a 5.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The jv_dump_term function in jq 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted JSON file. This issue has been fixed in jq 1.6_rc1-r0.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jq Project | Jq | <= 1.5 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/24/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/24/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/18908Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/issues/10263Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stedolan/jq/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stedolan/jq/issues/1136Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/24/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/24/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/18908Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/issues/10263Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stedolan/jq/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stedolan/jq/issues/1136Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4074?
The jv_dump_term function in jq 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted JSON file. This issue has been fixed in jq 1.6_rc1-r0.
How severe is CVE-2016-4074?
CVE-2016-4074 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4074?
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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