CVE-2020-36325
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.72%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36325 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Jansson through 2.13.1. Due to a parsing error in json_loads, there's an out-of-bounds read-access bug. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Jansson through 2.13.1. Due to a parsing error in json_loads, there's an out-of-bounds read-access bug. NOTE: the vendor reports that this only occurs when a programmer fails to follow the API specification
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jansson Project | Jansson | <= 2.13.1 |
References
- https://github.com/akheron/jansson/issues/548Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/akheron/jansson/issues/548Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36325?
An issue was discovered in Jansson through 2.13.1. Due to a parsing error in json_loads, there's an out-of-bounds read-access bug. NOTE: the vendor reports that this only occurs when a programmer fails to follow the API specification
How severe is CVE-2020-36325?
CVE-2020-36325 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36325?
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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