USN-4360-2
json-c regression
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.
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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.
What each source reports
OSV No score
json-c regression
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.
- Record
USN-4360-2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
json-cUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
before 0.11-4ubuntu2.5, plus listed versions 0.11-4ubuntu20.11-4ubuntu2.10.11-4ubuntu2.2 |
0.11-4ubuntu2.5 |
json-cUbuntu:18.04:LTS |
before 0.12.1-1.3ubuntu0.2, plus listed versions 0.12.1-1.20.12.1-1.30.12.1-1.3ubuntu0.1 |
0.12.1-1.3ubuntu0.2 |
json-cUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
before 0.13.1+dfsg-7ubuntu0.2, plus listed versions 0.13.1+dfsg-40.13.1+dfsg-60.13.1+dfsg-70.13.1+dfsg-7ubuntu0.1 |
0.13.1+dfsg-7ubuntu0.2 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
USN-4360-2 is a vulnerability with no CVSS score yet in json-c, published May 15, 2020. No source lists public exploit code. Fixed in json-c 0.11-4ubuntu2.5.