CVE-2017-5950 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The SingleDocParser::HandleNode function in yaml-cpp (aka LibYaml-C++) 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted YAML file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yaml-Cpp Project	Yaml-Cpp	0.5.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97307Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/jbeder/yaml-cpp/issues/459Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/0
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97307Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/jbeder/yaml-cpp/issues/459Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5950?

CVE-2017-5950 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The SingleDocParser::HandleNode function in yaml-cpp (aka LibYaml-C++) 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted YAML file.

How severe is CVE-2017-5950?

CVE-2017-5950 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5950?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yaml-Cpp Project Yaml-Cpp.