VDB-313369 · CVE-2025-49014 · GHSA-rmjp-cr27-wpg2

jqlang jq 1.8.0 /src/builtin.c f_strflocaltime use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in jqlang jq 1.8.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function f_strflocaltime of the file /src/builtin.c. This manipulation causes use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-49014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in jqlang jq 1.8.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function f_strflocaltime of the file /src/builtin.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

jq is a command-line JSON processor. In version 1.8.0 a heap use after free vulnerability exists within the function f_strflocaltime of /src/builtin.c. This issue has been patched in commit 499c91b, no known fix version exists at time of publication.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-49014 since 05/29/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying the patch 499c91bca9d4d027833bc62787d1bb075c03680e is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-18920). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

jqlang

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Version

1.8.0

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/jqlang/jq/

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 499c91bca9d4d027833bc62787d1bb075c03680e

Timelineinfo

05/29/2025 🔍
06/19/2025 +21 days 🔍
06/19/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/24/2025 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-rmjp-cr27-wpg2
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-49014 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-49014
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-313369
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2025 17:22
Updated: 06/24/2025 04:35
Changes: 06/19/2025 17:22 (70), 06/19/2025 17:57 (1), 06/23/2025 21:28 (1), 06/24/2025 04:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.