Advisory Published

USN-6667-1: Cpanel-JSON-XS vulnerability

First published: Wed Feb 28 2024(Updated: )

It was discovered that Cpanel-JSON-XS incorrectly decoded certain data. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause Cpanel-JSON-XS to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly obtain sensitive information.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/libcpanel-json-xs-perl<4.27-1ubuntu0.1
4.27-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu=22.04
All of
ubuntu/libcpanel-json-xs-perl<4.19-1ubuntu0.1
4.19-1ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu=20.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-6667-1?

    The severity of USN-6667-1 is significant as it can lead to denial of service or sensitive information disclosure.

  • How do I fix USN-6667-1?

    To fix USN-6667-1, update the libcpanel-json-xs-perl package to the recommended version for your Ubuntu release.

  • Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6667-1?

    USN-6667-1 affects Ubuntu 22.04 and Ubuntu 20.04 versions.

  • Can USN-6667-1 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, USN-6667-1 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a crash or expose sensitive information.

  • Is there a known workaround for USN-6667-1?

    Currently, there is no official workaround for USN-6667-1; updating the package is advised.

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