CVE-2023-53154

Public Exploit

Description

parse_string in cJSON before 1.7.18 has a heap-based buffer over-read via {"1":1, with no trailing newline if cJSON_ParseWithLength is called.

Category

2.9
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: cJSON project cJSON
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/compare/v1.7.17...v1.7.18 release notes
https://github.com/DaveGamble/cJSON/issues/800 exploit issue tracking vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53154?
CVE-2023-53154 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-53154?
To fix CVE-2023-53154, 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-2023-53154 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-53154 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-2023-53154?
CVE-2023-53154 affects cJSON project cJSON.
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