Json-glib: json-glib: infinite loop in json_path_query() with negative jsonpath slice step
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cve-program · CVE-2026-120194
PublishedA 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.
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cve-program · CVE-2026-120194
PublishedJson-glib: json-glib: infinite loop in json_path_query() with negative jsonpath slice step
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.
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CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H