CVE-2020-12762: Integer Overflow

Published May 9, 2020
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Updated

json-c could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an integer overflow and out-of-bounds write. By persuading a victim to run a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Other sources

json-c through 0.14 has an integer overflow and out-of-bounds write via a large JSON file, as demonstrated by printbufmemappend.

Launchpad

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/json-c-0.14<3.
3.
redhat/libfastjson<0.99.9.1
0.99.9.1
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager software component<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager virtual appliance component<=ISVG 10.0.2
json-c json-c<0.15-20200726
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Siemens Sinec Ins
Siemens Sinec Ins=1.0
Siemens Sinec Ins=1.0-sp1
debian/json-c
0.15-2+deb11u10.16-20.18+ds-10.18+ds-1.1
debian/libfastjson<=0.99.9-1
0.99.9-1+deb11u11.2304.0-11.2304.0-2

Event History

May 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:38 PM
Description
Nov 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:46 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:47 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-12762.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12762?

The severity of CVE-2020-12762 is high.

3

Which software products and versions are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.5.0 GA, 7.4.3 GA - 7.4.3 FP4, and 7.3.3 GA - 7.3.3 FP10.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-12762?

To fix CVE-2020-12762, you can apply the patches provided by IBM for affected versions of IBM QRadar SIEM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12762?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-12762 on the following websites: [IBM X-Force Exchange](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182094), [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574787), [Siemens ProductCERT](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-637483.pdf).

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