CVE-2025-49014: jq heap use after free vulnerability in f_strflocaltime

Published Jun 19, 2025
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Updated

jq is a command-line JSON processor. In version 1.8.0 a heap use after free vulnerability exists within the function fstrflocaltime of /src/builtin.c. This issue has been patched in commit 499c91b, no known fix version exists at time of publication.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Jim Blank jq
Microsoft azl3 jq 1.7.1-4
Microsoft cbl2 jq 1.6-5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade jq to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 499c91b

Event History

Jun 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49014?

CVE-2025-49014 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the heap use after free issue in jq version 1.8.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49014?

There is currently no known fixed version for CVE-2025-49014; however, upgrading to the patched version after commit 499c91b is recommended.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-49014?

CVE-2025-49014 affects jq version 1.8.0, which is a command-line JSON processor.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-49014?

CVE-2025-49014 is a heap use after free vulnerability found within the function f_strflocaltime in jq.

5

When was CVE-2025-49014 disclosed?

CVE-2025-49014 was disclosed at the time of publication without a specified fix version.

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