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 | ||
---|---|---|---|
14.04 trusty | libjson-c2 – 0.11-3ubuntu1.2+esm2 | ||
libjson0 – 0.11-3ubuntu1.2+esm2 | |||
12.04 precise | libjson0 – 0.9-1ubuntu1.3 |
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