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REDHAT-BUG-2129709

REDHAT-BUG-2129709

Published Sep 26, 2022

Updated

Using snakeYAML to parse untrusted YAML files may be vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks (DOS). If the parser is running on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to crash by stackoverflow. https://bitbucket.org/snakeyaml/snakeyaml/issues/530/stackoverflow-oss-fuzz-47039 https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=47039

Affected Software

1 affected component

YAML snakeYAML

Event History

Sep 26, 2022

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·06:02 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2129709?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2129709 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2129709?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2129709, it is recommended to avoid using snakeYAML to parse untrusted YAML files.

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2129709?

REDHAT-BUG-2129709 affects YAML snakeYAML due to its vulnerability when parsing untrusted input.

What type of attack is associated with REDHAT-BUG-2129709?

REDHAT-BUG-2129709 is associated with Denial of Service (DoS) attacks caused by a stack overflow.

Can REDHAT-BUG-2129709 impact application stability?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2129709 can lead to application crashes and instability due to the stack overflow issue.

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