Packages
- json-c - JSON manipulation library
Details
USN-4360-1 fixed a vulnerability in json-c. The security fix introduced
a memory leak in some scenarios. This update reverts the security fix
pending further investigation.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that json-c incorrectly handled certain JSON files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
USN-4360-1 fixed a vulnerability in json-c. The security fix introduced
a memory leak in some scenarios. This update reverts the security fix
pending further investigation.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that json-c incorrectly handled certain JSON files.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 focal | libjson-c4 – 0.13.1+dfsg-7ubuntu0.2 | ||
| 19.10 eoan | libjson-c4 – 0.13.1+dfsg-4ubuntu0.2 | ||
| 18.04 bionic | libjson-c3 – 0.12.1-1.3ubuntu0.2 | ||
| 16.04 xenial | libjson-c2 – 0.11-4ubuntu2.5 | ||
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