USN-6784-1: cJSON vulnerabilities
It was discovered that cJSON incorrectly handled certain input. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause cJSON to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 23.10. (CVE-2023-50471, CVE-2023-50472) Luo Jin discovered that cJSON incorrectly handled certain input. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause cJSON to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-31755)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6784-1?
The severity of USN-6784-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-6784-1?
To fix USN-6784-1, upgrade to libcjson1 version 1.7.17-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and 23.10.
Which systems are affected by USN-6784-1?
USN-6784-1 affects Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Ubuntu 23.10 systems.
What could an attacker achieve using the vulnerability in USN-6784-1?
An attacker could exploit the vulnerability in USN-6784-1 to crash the cJSON library, leading to a denial of service.
Who discovered the vulnerabilities related to USN-6784-1?
The vulnerabilities related to USN-6784-1 were discovered by Luo Jin.