CVE-2025-49014

jq heap use after free vulnerability in f_strflocaltime

Description

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

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: jqlang jq
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/jqlang/jq/security/advisories/GHSA-rmjp-cr27-wpg2
https://github.com/jqlang/jq/commit/499c91bca9d4d027833bc62787d1bb075c03680e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49014?
CVE-2025-49014 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-49014?
To fix CVE-2025-49014, 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-2025-49014 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-49014 is being actively exploited. 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-2025-49014?
CVE-2025-49014 affects jqlang jq.
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