CVE-2014-2525: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 28 2014(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libyaml | <=0.1.5 | |
| libyaml | =0.0.1 | |
| libyaml | =0.1.1 | |
| libyaml | =0.1.2 | |
| libyaml | =0.1.3 | |
| libyaml | =0.1.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0150.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-04/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00078.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00050.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0353.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0354.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0355.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57836
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57966
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57968
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2884
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2885
- http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/chef-server-11-0-12-release/
- http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/enterprise-chef-1-4-9-release/
- http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/enterprise-chef-11-1-3-release/
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:060
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-003.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66478
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2160-1
- https://bitbucket.org/xi/libyaml/commits/bce8b60f0b9af69fa9fab3093d0a41ba243de048
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2014-2525
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2525?
CVE-2014-2525 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution via a vulnerability in the parsing of URIs.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2525?
To fix CVE-2014-2525, update LibYAML to version 0.1.6 or later, which contains the necessary security patches.
What versions of LibYAML are affected by CVE-2014-2525?
CVE-2014-2525 affects LibYAML versions prior to 0.1.6, including all versions between 0.0.1 and 0.1.5.
Can CVE-2014-2525 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2525 can be exploited by attackers via crafted YAML files containing specially encoded URIs.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-2525 on applications using LibYAML?
Applications using affected versions of LibYAML are vulnerable to remote code execution, posing a significant security risk.
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