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CVE-2014-2525

UnknownEPSS 9.19%

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CVE-2014-2525 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the yaml_parser_scan_uri_escapes function in LibYAML before 0.1.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long sequence of percent-encoded characters in a URI in a YAML file.. EPSS estimates a 9.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the yaml_parser_scan_uri_escapes function in LibYAML before 0.1.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long sequence of percent-encoded characters in a URI in a YAML file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.19%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PyyamlLibyaml<= 0.1.5
PyyamlLibyaml0.0.1
PyyamlLibyaml0.1.1
PyyamlLibyaml0.1.2
PyyamlLibyaml0.1.3
PyyamlLibyaml0.1.4
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2525?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the yaml_parser_scan_uri_escapes function in LibYAML before 0.1.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long sequence of percent-encoded characters in a URI in a YAML file.
How severe is CVE-2014-2525?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2525 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2525?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST