CVE-2024-25713
Ibireme Yyjson remote code execution
- Published29 Feb 2024
Description
yyjson through 0.8.0 has a double free, leading to remote code execution in some cases, because the pool_free function lacks loop checks. (pool_free is part of the pool series allocator, along with pool_malloc and pool_realloc.)
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:LAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/ibireme/yyjson/security/advisories/GHSA-q4m7-9pcm-fpxh
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6KQ67T4R7QEWURW5NMCCVLTBASL4ECHE/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NNICQVIF7BRYFWYRL3HPVAJIPXN4OVTX/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TKQPEREDUDKGYJMFNFDQVYCVLWDRO2Y2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/6KQ67T4R7QEWURW5NMCCVLTBASL4ECHE/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/NNICQVIF7BRYFWYRL3HPVAJIPXN4OVTX/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/TKQPEREDUDKGYJMFNFDQVYCVLWDRO2Y2/
Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-25713 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-25713 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.84%.
How severe is CVE-2024-25713?
CVE-2024-25713 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-25713?
Affected products include Ibireme Yyjson, Fedoraproject Fedora.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25713?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.