CVE-2018-1000215: High severity lua cjson vulnerability
Published Aug 20, 2018
·Updated
Dave Gamble cJSON version 1.7.6 and earlier contains a CWE-772 vulnerability in cJSON library that can result in Denial of Service
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Event History
Aug 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:12 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:12 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-1000215?
CVE-2018-1000215 is a vulnerability in the cJSON library that can result in Denial of Service (DoS) due to a memory leak issue.
2
How does CVE-2018-1000215 impact my system?
CVE-2018-1000215 can be exploited by an attacker to force a leak of memory, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition if the system is in low memory.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-1000215?
The cJSON library versions 1.7.6 and earlier, developed by Cjson Project, are affected by CVE-2018-1000215.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000215?
CVE-2018-1000215 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
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Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1000215?
Yes, upgrading to a version later than 1.7.6 of the cJSON library resolves the vulnerability.