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Oracle Linux: CVE-2020-12762: ELSA-2023-6976: libfastjson security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2020-12762: ELSA-2023-6976: libfastjson security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
05/02/2020
Created
11/19/2021
Added
11/17/2021
Modified
12/06/2024

Description

json-c through 0.14 has an integer overflow and out-of-bounds write via a large JSON file, as demonstrated by printbuf_memappend. A flaw was found in json-c. In printbuf_memappend, certain crafted values can overflow the memory allowing an attacker to write past the memory boundary. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-libfastjson

References

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