OSV-2026-182 Use-of-uninitialized-value in json_internal_read_object
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Check this codebase for OSV-2026-182 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: OSV-2026-182 is a vulnerability in gpsd, published on 3 Feb 2026.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-182 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected packages and fixed versions:
- gpsd (OSS-Fuzz): affected all versions; no fix listed
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/OSV-2026-182/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/OSV-2026-182/index.md)
A use-of-uninitialized-value bug in the JSON parser can cause a crash, potentially leading to denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is OSV-2026-182?
OSV-2026-182 is a vulnerability in gpsd, published on 3 Feb 2026.
Official description
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=479922669
Crash type: Use-of-uninitialized-value
Crash state:
json_internal_read_object
json_device_read
FuzzClient.c
Which versions are affected by OSV-2026-182?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including gpsd.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
gpsd OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2026-182?
No fix has been published for OSV-2026-182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is OSV-2026-182 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2026-182 in the wild and no public exploit code.