pantoniou libfyaml 0.9.6 YAML fy_atom_iter_format allocation of resources

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A vulnerability was found in pantoniou libfyaml 0.9.6. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function fy_atom_iter_format of the component YAML Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-88359. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in pantoniou libfyaml 0.9.6. This vulnerability affects the function fy_atom_iter_format of the component YAML Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

libfyaml 0.9.6 contains a stack exhaustion vulnerability in fy_atom_iter_format(). When processing a specially crafted YAML document containing a very large literal or folded block scalar, the function repeatedly grows an internal buffer using alloca() inside a loop. The allocated stack memory is not released until the function returns, causing cumulative stack growth that can exceed the process stack limit and result in SIGSEGV and denial of service.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-88359 since 09/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1499 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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

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• pantoniou

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• libfyaml

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• 0.9.6

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• Product: https://github.com/pantoniou/libfyaml/

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