CVE-2026-120194
Public on 2026-10-31
Modified on 2026-11-04
Description
A flaw was found in json-glib. The JSONPath slice evaluator used by json_path_query() can enter an infinite loop when given a slice expression with a negative step. An application that evaluates attacker-controlled JSONPath expressions can be forced into a hang, leading to a denial of service.
Severity
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CVSS v3 Base Score
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Affected Packages
| Platform | Package | Release Date | Advisory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 - Core | glib2 | Not Affected | ||
| Amazon Linux 2023 | glib2 | Not Affected | ||
| Amazon Linux 2027 Preview | glib2 | Not Affected | ||
| Amazon Linux 2 - Core | json-glib | Pending Fix | ||
| Amazon Linux 2023 | json-glib | Pending Fix | ||
| Amazon Linux 2027 Preview | json-glib | Pending Fix |
CVSS Scores
| Score Type | Score | Vector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux | CVSSv3 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |