CVE-2025-48060

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified

CVE-2025-48060 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. jq is a command-line JSON processor. In versions up to and including 1.7.1, a heap-buffer-overflow is present in function `jv_string_vfmt` in the jq_fuzz_execute harness from oss-fuzz. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

jq is a command-line JSON processor. In versions up to and including 1.7.1, a heap-buffer-overflow is present in function `jv_string_vfmt` in the jq_fuzz_execute harness from oss-fuzz. This crash happens on file jv.c, line 1456 `void* p = malloc(sz);`. As of time of publication, no patched versions are available.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
JqlangJq<= 1.7.1

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48060?
jq is a command-line JSON processor. In versions up to and including 1.7.1, a heap-buffer-overflow is present in function `jv_string_vfmt` in the jq_fuzz_execute harness from oss-fuzz. This crash happens on file jv.c, line 1456 `void* p = malloc(sz);`. As of time of publication, no patched versions are available.
How severe is CVE-2025-48060?
CVE-2025-48060 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48060?
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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Source: NVD / NIST