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Subject: [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 202006-13 ] json-c: Multiple vulnerabilities
From: Aaron Bauman <bman () gentoo ! org>
Date: 2020-06-15 15:44:43
Message-ID: 20200615154443.GB17996 () bubba
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202006-13
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: json-c: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: June 15, 2020
Bugs: #722150
ID: 202006-13
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in json-c, the worst of which
could result in a Denial of Service condition.
Background
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json-c is a JSON implementation in C.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-libs/json-c < 0.14-r3 >= 0.14-r3
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in json-c. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote/local attacker could send a specially crafted file possibly
resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All json-c users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/json-c-0.14-r3"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-12762
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12762
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-13
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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