# CVE-2024-57699: json-smart: A security issue was found in Netplex Json-smart 2.5.0 through 2.5.1

CVE-2024-57699 is fixed in json-smart on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-57699, released February 5, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-57699
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0058
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 5, 2025

## Description

A security issue was found in Netplex Json-smart 2.5.0 through 2.5.1. When loading a specially crafted JSON input, containing a large number of ’{’, a stack exhaustion can be trigger, which could allow an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS). This issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2023-1370.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | json-smart Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.5.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-57699](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-57699.md) | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Linux | json-smart Debian 14 | 2.5.2-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-57699](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-57699.md) | Feb 5, 2025 |

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