CVE-2018-20573

The Scanner::EnsureTokensInQueue 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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:yaml-cpp_project:yaml-cpp:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

03 Nov 2025, 22:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
References
  • () http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/0 -

21 Nov 2024, 04:01

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://github.com/jbeder/yaml-cpp/issues/655 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory () https://github.com/jbeder/yaml-cpp/issues/655 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2018-12-28 16:29

Updated : 2025-11-03 22:15


NVD link : CVE-2018-20573

Mitre link : CVE-2018-20573

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-20573


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Products Affected

yaml-cpp_project

  • yaml-cpp
CWE
CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer