yaml-cpp 0.6.2 YAML File HandleFlowSequence denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in yaml-cpp 0.6.2. This vulnerability affects the function SingleDocParser::HandleFlowSequence of the component YAML File Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20710. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is no exploit available. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in yaml-cpp 0.6.2. This affects the function SingleDocParser::HandleFlowSequence of the component YAML File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The SingleDocParser::HandleFlowSequence 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.

The bug was discovered 01/14/2019. The weakness was published 03/07/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-20710 since 01/14/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 52 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/14/2019 🔍
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03/07/2019 +52 days 🔍
03/08/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/29/2023 +1604 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20710 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20710
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131445

Entryinfo

Created: 03/08/2019 07:19
Updated: 07/29/2023 13:17
Changes: 03/08/2019 07:19 (39), 05/14/2020 16:13 (1), 07/29/2023 13:17 (9)
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