A vulnerability was determined in jqlang jq up to 1.6. Impacted is the function run_jq_tests of the file jq_test.c of the component JSON Parser. Executing manipulation can lead to reachable assertion. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Other versions might be affected as well.
The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary.
| Link | Tags |
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| https://vuldb.com/?id.321239 | technical description vdb entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321239 | signature permissions required |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.633170 | third party advisory |
| https://github.com/jqlang/jq/issues/3393 | issue tracking |
| https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8m9PhU_rk-QPj6OMcs415FcvWPD-zJY/view?usp=sharing | exploit |