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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-51074
CVE-2023-51074:
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A stack overflow vulnerability was discovered in json-path version 2.8.0, specifically in the Criteria.parse() method. The vulnerability was disclosed on December 27, 2023, and affects the json-path library, which is commonly used for processing JSON data in Java applications (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability occurs due to uncontrolled recursion in the Criteria.parse() method, which can lead to a stack overflow condition. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L, indicating that it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity and requires no privileges or user interaction (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, the vulnerability can cause a denial of service condition through stack overflow, affecting the availability of applications using the vulnerable version of json-path. The impact is primarily limited to availability, with no direct effect on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to upgrade to a newer version of json-path that contains the fix for this vulnerability. The issue has been addressed in subsequent releases after version 2.8.0 (GitHub Issue).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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