CVE-2024-24786
Infinite loop in JSON unmarshaling in google.golang.org/protobuf
Published: Mar 5, 2024Updated: Sep 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD GHSA BDU
Description
The protojson.Unmarshal function can enter an infinite loop when unmarshaling certain forms of invalid JSON. This condition can occur when unmarshaling into a message which contains a google.protobuf.Any value, or when the UnmarshalOptions.DiscardUnknown option is set.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Affected Products
Go
package-ecosystem
google.golang.org/protobuf
oss-project·US
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
АО «ИВК»
commercial·RUaka ivk
The Go Project
oss-projectaka crypto, go, golang-google-protobuf
ООО "Открытая мобильная платформа"
commercial·RU
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/08/4
openwall.com
https://go.dev/cl/569356
go.dev
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JDMBHAVSDU2FBDZ45U3A2VLSM35OJ2HU/
lists.fedoraproject.org
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