CVE-2015-8863

jq: heap-buffer-overflow in tokenadd() function

Published May 6, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 7.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
Off-by-one error in the tokenadd function in jv_parse.c in jq allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long JSON-encoded number, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:29 AM
Reserved
Apr 23, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 6, 2016, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 18, 2015, 12:00 AM