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Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting libyaml package, versions *

medium

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.05% (15th percentile)
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Red Hat
7.5 high

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS8-LIBYAML-6527783
  • published 3 Apr 2024
  • disclosed 2 Apr 2024
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Introduced: 2 Apr 2024

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How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Centos:8 libyaml.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libyaml package and not the libyaml package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability was found in yaml libyaml up to 0.2.5 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function yaml_emitter_emit_flow_sequence_item of the file /src/libyaml/src/emitter.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-259052. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.