CVE-2023-51074: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 27, 2023
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Updated

json-path is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the Criteria.parse method. By sending a specially crafted input, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause an uncontrolled recursion, and results in a denial of service condition.

Other sources

json-path v2.8.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the Criteria.parse() method.

GitHub

json-path v2.8.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the Criteria.parse() method.

MITRE

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
maven/com.jayway.jsonpath:json-path>=2.2.0<2.9.0
2.9.0
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
json-path Jayway Jsonpath=2.8.0
json-path Jayway Jsonpath>=2.2.0<2.9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/com.jayway.jsonpath:json-path to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.9.0

Event History

Dec 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:31 PM
Dec 28, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51074?

CVE-2023-51074 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51074?

To remediate CVE-2023-51074, upgrade json-path to version 2.9.0 or later.

3

Which versions of json-path are affected by CVE-2023-51074?

CVE-2023-51074 affects json-path versions up to 2.8.0.

4

Can CVE-2023-51074 be exploited remotely?

Yes, a remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-51074 by sending specially crafted input.

5

Which software products are impacted by CVE-2023-51074?

CVE-2023-51074 impacts json-path and products like IBM Cognos Analytics versions up to 12.0.3.

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