CVE-2025-27788
Ruby JSON Parser has Out-of-bounds Read
Description
JSON is a JSON implementation for Ruby. Starting in version 2.10.0 and prior to version 2.10.2, a specially crafted document could cause an out of bound read, most likely resulting in a crash. Versions prior to 2.10.0 are not vulnerable. Version 2.10.2 fixes the problem. No known workarounds are available.
INFO
Published Date :
March 12, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 2, 2025, 12:35 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-27788
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the JSON gem to version 2.10.2.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-27788.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ruby/json/commit/c56db31f800d5d508389793e69682f99749dbadf | Patch |
| https://github.com/ruby/json/releases/tag/v2.10.2 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/ruby/json/security/advisories/GHSA-9m3q-rhmv-5q44 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-27788 is
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-27788
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:javascript_object_notation:*:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:* versions from (including) 2.10.0 up to (excluding) 2.10.2 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/ruby/json/commit/c56db31f800d5d508389793e69682f99749dbadf Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/ruby/json/releases/tag/v2.10.2 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/ruby/json/security/advisories/GHSA-9m3q-rhmv-5q44 Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description JSON is a JSON implementation for Ruby. Starting in version 2.10.0 and prior to version 2.10.2, a specially crafted document could cause an out of bound read, most likely resulting in a crash. Versions prior to 2.10.0 are not vulnerable. Version 2.10.2 fixes the problem. No known workarounds are available. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://github.com/ruby/json/commit/c56db31f800d5d508389793e69682f99749dbadf Added Reference https://github.com/ruby/json/releases/tag/v2.10.2 Added Reference https://github.com/ruby/json/security/advisories/GHSA-9m3q-rhmv-5q44