Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting libyaml package, versions *
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- published 19 Apr 2024
- disclosed 2 Apr 2024
Introduced: 2 Apr 2024
CVE-2024-3205 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
There is no fixed version for Ubuntu:16.04 libyaml.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libyaml package and not the libyaml package as distributed by Ubuntu.
See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 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.