Heap-Based Buffer Over-Read in cJSON Library by Dave Gamble
CVE-2023-53154

2.9LOW

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 May 2025

What is CVE-2023-53154?

The cJSON library, specifically versions before 1.7.18, is susceptible to a heap-based buffer over-read when utilizing the parse_string function. This vulnerability arises when cJSON_ParseWithLength is executed with improperly formatted input, such as a JSON object lacking a trailing newline. As a result, this flaw can lead to unexpected data exposure and potential exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

cJSON 0 < 1.7.18

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.9
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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