CVE-2023-53154
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2023-53154 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. parse_string in cJSON before 1.7.18 has a heap-based buffer over-read via {"1":1, with no trailing newline if cJSON_ParseWithLength is called.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
parse_string in cJSON before 1.7.18 has a heap-based buffer over-read via {"1":1, with no trailing newline if cJSON_ParseWithLength is called.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cjson Project | Cjson | < 1.7.18 |
References
- https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/issues/800Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/issues/800Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-53154?
parse_string in cJSON before 1.7.18 has a heap-based buffer over-read via {"1":1, with no trailing newline if cJSON_ParseWithLength is called.
How severe is CVE-2023-53154?
CVE-2023-53154 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53154?
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-2023-53154?
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