CVE-2022-38751
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.45%
Last modified
CVE-2022-38751 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Using snakeYAML to parse untrusted YAML files may be vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks (DOS). If the parser is running on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to crash by stackoverflow.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Using snakeYAML to parse untrusted YAML files may be vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks (DOS). If the parser is running on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to crash by stackoverflow.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snakeyaml Project | Snakeyaml | < 1.31 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=47039Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=47039Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38751?
Using snakeYAML to parse untrusted YAML files may be vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks (DOS). If the parser is running on user supplied input, an attacker may supply content that causes the parser to crash by stackoverflow.
How severe is CVE-2022-38751?
CVE-2022-38751 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38751?
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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