REDHAT-BUG-2254643: Low severity cJSON cJSON vulnerability

Published Dec 15, 2023
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Updated

cJSON v1.7.16 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via the function cJSONSetValuestring at cJSON.c.

https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/issues/803

Affected Software

1 affected component
cJSON cJSON

Event History

Dec 15, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2254643?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2254643 is classified as a segmentation violation which can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2254643?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2254643, consider upgrading to a patched version of cJSON that addresses the segmentation violation.

3

What versions of cJSON are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2254643?

cJSON version 1.7.16 is specifically affected by the vulnerability identified in REDHAT-BUG-2254643.

4

What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2254643?

The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2254643 include application instability and possible data loss due to crashes.

5

Where can I report issues related to REDHAT-BUG-2254643?

Issues related to REDHAT-BUG-2254643 can be reported through the cJSON GitHub repository or the Red Hat bug tracker.

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