CVE-2026-32875 Details
Description
UltraJSON is a fast JSON encoder and decoder written in pure C with bindings for Python 3.7+. Versions 5.10 through 5.11.0 are vulnerable to buffer overflow or infinite loop through large indent handling. ujson.dumps() crashes the Python interpreter (segmentation fault) when the product of the indent parameter and the nested depth of the input exceeds INT32_MAX. It can also get stuck in an infinite loop if the indent is a large negative number. Both are caused by an integer overflow/underflow whilst calculating how much memory to reserve for indentation. And both can be used to achieve denial of service. To be vulnerable, a service must call ujson.dump()/ujson.dumps()/ujson.encode() whilst giving untrusted users control over the indent parameter and not restrict that indentation to reasonably small non-negative values. A service may also be vulnerable to the infinite loop if it uses a fixed negative indent. An underflow always occurs for any negative indent when the input data is at least one level nested but, for small negative indents, the underflow is usually accidentally rectified by another overflow. This issue has been fixed in version 5.12.0.
A vulnerability in UltraJSON versions 5.10 through 5.11.0 allows for a buffer overflow or an infinite loop, leading to a denial-of-service condition. This issue arises from improper handling of the 'indent' parameter in the 'ujson.dumps()' function. When the product of the indent value and the nested depth of the input exceeds INT32_MAX, it causes a segmentation fault, crashing the Python interpreter. Alternatively, a large negative indent can create an infinite loop. The vulnerability is triggered by untrusted users controlling the indent parameter, especially if not restricted to small non-negative values.
Users can upgrade to UltraJSON version 5.12.0, which addresses the vulnerability by capping the indent parameter at 1000, promoting integer types to prevent overflow, and adjusting the handling of negative indents. For those who cannot upgrade, it's advised to use fixed or non-negative indentation values.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-190 | Integer Overflow or Wraparound | redhat-SADP |
| CWE-190 | Integer Overflow or Wraparound | [email protected] |
| CWE-190 | Integer Overflow or Wraparound | [email protected] |
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
| CWE-835 | Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ultrajson project ultrajson | >= 5.1.0, < 5.12.0 |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | redhat-SADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |