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A flaw was found in json-glib. The JSONPath slice evaluator used by json_path_query() can enter an infinite loop when given a slice expression with a...
UBUNTU-CVE-2026-120194
First seen on SecPulse
Affected packages
| Package | Affected → Fixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu:16.04:LTSjson-glib |
All versions→ Not listed |
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| Ubuntu:18.04:LTSjson-glib |
All versions→ Not listed |
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| Ubuntu:20.04:LTSjson-glib |
All versions→ Not listed |
Not listed |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTSjson-glib |
All versions→ Not listed |
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| Ubuntu:24.04:LTSjson-glib |
All versions→ Not listed |
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| Ubuntu:26.10json-glib |
All versions→ Not listed |
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| Ubuntu:26.04:LTSjson-glib |
All versions→ Not listed |
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This record does not list fixed versions. Check the article or the vendor advisory in the references for whether and where it is fixed.
Original description The description as published by the source.
A flaw was found in json-glib. The JSONPath slice evaluator used by json_path_query() can enter an infinite loop when given a slice expression with a negative step. An application that evaluates attacker-controlled JSONPath expressions can be forced into a hang, leading to a denial of service.
Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) OSV
References
- report ubuntu.com
- report cve.org
- report gitlab.gnome.org
- report access.redhat.com
- report bugzilla.redhat.com