Vulnerability Description
scanner.c in LibYAML 0.1.5 and 0.1.6, as used in the YAML-LibYAML (aka YAML-XS) module for Perl, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and crash) via vectors involving line-wrapping.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pyyaml | Libyaml | 0.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0508.html
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2015-0100.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00078.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00050.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0100.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0112.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0260.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59947
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60944
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62164
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62174
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62705
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62723
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62774
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9130?
CVE-2014-9130 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). scanner.c in LibYAML 0.1.5 and 0.1.6, as used in the YAML-LibYAML (aka YAML-XS) module for Perl, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and crash) via vecto...
How severe is CVE-2014-9130?
CVE-2014-9130 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9130?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pyyaml Libyaml.