CVE-2018-20573

MEDIUM

yaml-cpp 0.6.2 - Denial of Service via Crafted YAML File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The Scanner::EnsureTokensInQueue function in yaml-cpp (aka LibYaml-C++) 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted YAML file.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/jbeder/yaml-cpp/issues/655

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0254
EPSS Percentile 83.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
yaml-cpp_project/yaml-cpp 0.6.2
Published Dec 28, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026