CVE-2026-120194
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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
HIGH
CVSS score
7.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Awaiting Analysis
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-31 10:16:38.310000
Last modified
2026-10-31 10:16:38.440000
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"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2026-10-31T10:16:38.310",
"lastModified": "2026-10-31T10:16:38.440",
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}
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"attackVector": "NETWORK",
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"privilegesRequired": "NONE",
"userInteraction": "NONE",
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"confidentialityImpact": "NONE",
"integrityImpact": "NONE",
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"source": "[email protected]"
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"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2564418",
"source": "[email protected]"
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"url": "https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/json-glib/-/issues/96",
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