CVE-2018-12565
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.47%
Last modified
CVE-2018-12565 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Linaro LAVA before 2018.5.post1. Because of use of yaml.load() instead of yaml.safe_load() when parsing user data, remote code execution can occur.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Linaro LAVA before 2018.5.post1. Because of use of yaml.load() instead of yaml.safe_load() when parsing user data, remote code execution can occur.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linaro | Lava | <= 2018.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://git.linaro.org/lava/lava.git/commit/?id=583666c84ea2f12797a3eb71392bcb05782f5b14Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4234Third Party Advisory
- https://git.linaro.org/lava/lava.git/commit/?id=583666c84ea2f12797a3eb71392bcb05782f5b14Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4234Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12565?
An issue was discovered in Linaro LAVA before 2018.5.post1. Because of use of yaml.load() instead of yaml.safe_load() when parsing user data, remote code execution can occur.
How severe is CVE-2018-12565?
CVE-2018-12565 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12565?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-12565?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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