[ GLSA 202006-13 ] json-c: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202006-13
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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
========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in json-c, the worst of which
could result in a Denial of Service condition.

Background
==========

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
======

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?
=========

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
[email protected] 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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