SB2022041540 - Fedora 36 update for python-ujson



SB2022041540 - Fedora 36 update for python-ujson

Published: April 15, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022041540
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45958)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Buffer_AppendIndentUnchecked. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.