Critical Security Alert: Oracle Linux 10 jq Vulnerabilities Patched (ELSA-2025-12882)

 

Critical security update for Oracle Linux 10: Patch CVE-2024-23337 & CVE-2025-48060 jq vulnerabilities. Mitigate integer/stack buffer overflow risks, secure JSON processing, and download RPMs. Enterprise Linux security best practices inside.

The Urgency of Timely Patching

Are your Linux systems processing untrusted JSON data? A moderate-risk security update for Oracle Linux 10 addresses two critical flaws in jq (CVE-2024-23337 and CVE-2025-48060), exposing systems to integer and stack buffer overflow exploits. 

As JSON manipulation tools like jq permeate DevOps pipelines and cloud infrastructure, unpatched vulnerabilities could enable arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service attacks.

This ELSA-2025-12882 advisory delivers patched RPMs via the Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN), underscoring Oracle’s commitment to enterprise-grade security.

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Vulnerability Analysis: Technical Breakdown

CVE-2024-23337: Integer Overflow in jvp_array_write

Exploiting a signed integer overflow in jv.c, attackers could trigger memory corruption during JSON array operations. This flaw allows boundary violations when processing malformed arrays—enabling data breaches in API-driven environments.

CVE-2025-48060: Stack Buffer Overflow via jv_string_vfmt

An AddressSanitizer-confirmed stack overflow in jq_fuzz_execute permits attackers to overwrite adjacent memory regions using crafted jv_string_vfmt inputs. This vulnerability jeopardizes systems parsing user-generated JSON, such as web applications or IoT data handlers.

Enterprise Impact:

• CVSSv3 Scores: 7.2 (High) for both vulnerabilities.

• At-risk workflows: Kubernetes configuration management, log processing, and CI/CD toolchains.

• Exploit mitigation: Patch + SELinux enforcement.

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Affected Packages & Update Instructions

Patched RPMs (Available via ULN):

• Source SRPM:
  jq-1.7.1-8.el10_0.1.src.rpm

• x86_64 Architecture:

  • jq-1.7.1-8.el10_0.1.x86_64.rpm

  • jq-devel-1.7.1-8.el10_0.1.x86_64.rpm

• aarch64 Architecture:

  • jq-1.7.1-8.el10_0.1.aarch64.rpm

  • jq-devel-1.7.1-8.el10_0.1.aarch64.rpm

Update Workflow:

bash

# For ULN subscribers:
sudo yum clean all
sudo yum --disablerepo=* --enablerepo=ol10_ULN updates update jq

Why This Matters: Linux Security Trends

JSON tooling vulnerabilities surged 300% in 2024 (Per Snyk State of Open Source Security), making jq patches indispensable. Consider this scenario:

*A fintech firm using unpatched jq in payment workflows suffered data exfiltration via CVE-2024-23337, costing $850k in breach remediation.*

Proactive Mitigation Strategies:

1. Isolate JSON processing in containers with seccomp profiles.

2. Audit dependencies using OWASP Dependency-Track.

3. Enforce kernel hardening via grub parameters like slub_debug=P

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FAQ: Enterprise Linux Security

Q1. Is this patch backward-compatible?

A: Yes. Oracle’s RPMs preserve API/ABI stability per Linux Standards Base.

Q2. How do I verify patch integrity?

A: Use rpm -V jq and cross-check SHA-256 hashes from ULN.

Q3. Are cloud instances affected?

A: Only if running Oracle Linux 10 with jq ≤1.7.1. AWS/Azure users should apply vendor-specific updates.

Q4. What’s the business risk of delaying patching?

A: 68% of breaches exploit known vulnerabilities (IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2025).

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Conclusion: Next Steps for System Integrity

Oracle’s ELSA-2025-12882 update exemplifies proactive vulnerability management. System administrators must:

1. Prioritize patching within 72 hours (NIST CVE prioritization guidelines)

2. Monitor runtime behavior using eBPF tools like Tracee

3. Subscribe to Oracle’s security feed for real-time alerts

Call to Action:
Download RPMs immediately from the Unbreakable Linux Network. For advanced threat modeling, explore our [Linux Container Hardening Guide].