CVE-2024-21907 (High) detected in Newtonsoft.Json-10.0.3.21018.dll

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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/09.04.04/Newtonsoft.Json.dll

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ Newtonsoft.Json-10.0.3.21018.dll (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 2c39dbb5cc5997c00d4b60a73621812f4e16500d

Found in base branch: main

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: GHSA-5crp-9r3c-p9vr

Release Date: 2024-01-03

Fix Resolution: Newtonsoft.Json - 13.0.1

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