CVE-2023-50246
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2023-50246 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. jq is a command-line JSON processor. Version 1.7 is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
jq is a command-line JSON processor. Version 1.7 is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow. Version 1.7.1 contains a patch for this issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jqlang | Jq | 1.7 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/15/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-686w-5m7m-54vcExploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/15/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-686w-5m7m-54vcExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-50246?
jq is a command-line JSON processor. Version 1.7 is vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow. Version 1.7.1 contains a patch for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-50246?
CVE-2023-50246 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50246?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-50246?
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