Vulnerability Description
The extractFrom function in Internals/QuotedString.cpp in Arduino JSON before 4.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a JSON string with a \ (backslash) followed by a terminator, as demonstrated by "\\\0", which triggers a buffer overflow and over-read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arduino Json Project | Arduino Json | <= 4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/16/6Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75150
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/commit/5e7b9ec688d79e7b16ec7064e1d37e84
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/pull/81Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/16/6Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75150
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/commit/5e7b9ec688d79e7b16ec7064e1d37e84
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/pull/81Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4590?
CVE-2015-4590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The extractFrom function in Internals/QuotedString.cpp in Arduino JSON before 4.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a JSON string with a \ (backslash) followed by a term...
How severe is CVE-2015-4590?
CVE-2015-4590 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4590?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arduino Json Project Arduino Json.