Signal
UltraJSON vulnerabilities fixed in Ubuntu releases with denial-of-service risk
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Published 2026-04-28 17:32 UTCUpdated 2026-04-29 00:14 UTC
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Evidence trail (top sources)
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Overview
Two critical UltraJSON vulnerabilities affecting Ubuntu LTS and interim releases were patched in April 2026. The flaws could cause denial of service via memory leak and integer overflow/underflow. Users should update promptly.
Entities
UbuntuUltraJSONCameron Criswell
Score total
0.87
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
Origins
2
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- Security patches were released in late April 2026 for multiple Ubuntu versions.
- The vulnerabilities have a high CVSS score (7.5), indicating serious risk.
- Users of affected Ubuntu releases should update immediately to mitigate denial-of-service risks.
Why it matters
- UltraJSON is widely used for JSON processing; vulnerabilities can impact many applications.
- Denial-of-service flaws can disrupt services relying on UltraJSON, affecting availability.
- Prompt patching reduces risk of exploitation and service interruptions.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: high
Recurring claims
- UltraJSON contains vulnerabilities that can cause denial of service via memory leak and integer overflow/underflow.
How sources frame it
- Ubuntu Security Notices: neutral
All evidence
All evidence
UltraJSON: CVSS (Max): 7.5
AusCERT - Bulletins · portal.auscert.org.au · 2026-04-29 00:14 UTC
USN-8219-1: UltraJSON vulnerabilities
Ubuntu Security Notices · ubuntu.com · 2026-04-28 17:32 UTC
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- Ubuntu Security Notices (1)
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