Vulnerability Description
YAML::Syck versions before 1.36 for Perl has missing null-terminators which causes out-of-bounds read and potential information disclosure Missing null terminators in token.c leads to but-of-bounds read which allows adjacent variable to be read The issue is seen with complex YAML files with a hash of all keys and empty values. There is no indication that the issue leads to accessing memory outside that allocated to the module.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Toddr | Yaml\ | < 1.36, \ |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cpan-authors/YAML-Syck/pull/65Issue Tracking
- https://metacpan.org/dist/YAML-Syck/changesProductRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-11683?
CVE-2025-11683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). YAML::Syck versions before 1.36 for Perl has missing null-terminators which causes out-of-bounds read and potential information disclosure Missing null terminators in token.c leads to but-of-bounds r...
How severe is CVE-2025-11683?
CVE-2025-11683 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-11683?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Toddr Yaml\.