CVE-2015-4590
CVE-2015-4590 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arduino Json Project Arduino Json with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Arduino Json Project Arduino Json
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The extractFrom function in Internals/QuotedString.cpp in Arduino JSON before 4.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a JSON string with a \ (backslash) followed by a terminator, as demonstrated by "\\\0", which triggers a buffer overflow and over-read.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-4590?
- The extractFrom function in Internals/QuotedString.cpp in Arduino JSON before 4.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a JSON string with a \ (backslash) followed by a terminator, as demonstrated by "\\\0", which triggers a buffer overflow and over-read.
- How severe is CVE-2015-4590?
- CVE-2015-4590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-4590 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-4590?
- CVE-2015-4590 affects Arduino Json Project Arduino Json. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-4590?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-4590 published?
- CVE-2015-4590 was published on 2015-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/16/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75150
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/commit/5e7b9ec688d79e7b16ec7064e1d37e8481a31e72
- https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/pull/81
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:arduino_json_project:arduino_json:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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