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HIGH

CVE-2020-12762

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

json-c through 0.14 has an integer overflow and out-of-bounds write via a large JSON file, as demonstrated by printbuf_memappend.

Technical details

Published
2020-05-09

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12762?

json-c through 0.14 has an integer overflow and out-of-bounds write via a large JSON file, as demonstrated by printbuf_memappend.

Is CVE-2020-12762 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-12762 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-12762?

CVE-2020-12762 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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