Newtonsoft.Json before version 13.0.1 is affected by a mishandling of exceptional conditions vulnerability. Crafted data that is passed to the JsonConvert.DeserializeObject method may trigger a StackOverflow exception resulting in denial of service. Depending on the usage of the library, an unauthenticated and remote attacker may be able to cause the denial of service condition.
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CVE-2024-21907 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - Newtonsoft.Json-10.0.3.21018.dll
Json.NET
Library home page: https://api.nuget.org/packages/newtonsoft.json.10.0.3.nupkg
Path to vulnerable library: /References/DNN/09.10.00/Newtonsoft.Json.dll
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **Newtonsoft.Json-10.0.3.21018.dll** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 1f8af17e591b32ac36af71a5f8fc037a8812e8f8
Found in base branch: development
Vulnerability Details
Newtonsoft.Json before version 13.0.1 is affected by a mishandling of exceptional conditions vulnerability. Crafted data that is passed to the JsonConvert.DeserializeObject method may trigger a StackOverflow exception resulting in denial of service. Depending on the usage of the library, an unauthenticated and remote attacker may be able to cause the denial of service condition.
Publish Date: 2024-01-03
URL: CVE-2024-21907
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5crp-9r3c-p9vr
Release Date: 2024-01-03
Fix Resolution: Newtonsoft.Json - 13.0.1
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