CVE-2024-23337

jq has signed integer overflow in jv.c:jvp_array_write

MEDIUM
6.5
CVSS Score
Published: May 21, 2025 at 02:34 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 07:12 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorJq

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Severity
MEDIUM6.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.5%
SSVC
PoC

Description

jq is a command-line JSON processor. In versions up to and including 1.7.1, an integer overflow arises when assigning value using an index of 2147483647, the signed integer limit. This causes a denial of service. Commit de21386681c0df0104a99d9d09db23a9b2a78b1e contains a patch for the issue.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v ≤ 1.7.1<= 1.7.1

Remediation

No guide yet

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SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCPoCNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-190

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