CVE-2023-5072

Public Exploit
DoS Vulnerability in JSON-Java

Description

Denial of Service in JSON-Java versions up to and including 20230618.  A bug in the parser means that an input string of modest size can lead to indefinite amounts of memory being used.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.40%
Affected: https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java/issues/758 issue tracking
https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java/issues/771 issue tracking exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/13/4
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0007/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5072?
CVE-2023-5072 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5072?
To fix CVE-2023-5072, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-5072 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5072 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5072?
CVE-2023-5072 affects https://github.com/stleary/JSON-java n/a.
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