Vulnerability Description
The jv_dump_term function in jq 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted JSON file. This issue has been fixed in jq 1.6_rc1-r0.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jq Project | Jq | <= 1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/24/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/24/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/18908PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/issues/10263Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stedolan/jq/ProductThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stedolan/jq/issues/1136ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/24/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/24/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/18908PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hashicorp/consul/issues/10263Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stedolan/jq/ProductThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/stedolan/jq/issues/1136ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4074?
CVE-2016-4074 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The jv_dump_term function in jq 1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted JSON file. This issue has been fixed in jq 1.6_rc1-r0.
How severe is CVE-2016-4074?
CVE-2016-4074 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4074?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jq Project Jq.