CVE-2014-9130: Input Validation
First published: Mon Dec 08 2014(Updated: )
scanner.c in LibYAML 0.1.5 and 0.1.6, as used in the YAML-LibYAML (aka YAML-XS) module for Perl, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and crash) via vectors involving line-wrapping.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libyaml | =0.1.5 | |
| Libyaml | =0.1.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0508.html
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2015-0100.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-2015-0100.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0112.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0260.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59947
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60944
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62164
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62174
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62705
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62723
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62774
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3102
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3103
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3115
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:242
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:060
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/28/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/28/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/29/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71349
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2461-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2461-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2461-3
- https://bitbucket.org/xi/libyaml/commits/2b9156756423e967cfd09a61d125d883fca6f4f2
- https://bitbucket.org/xi/libyaml/issue/10/wrapped-strings-cause-assert-failure
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99047
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2014-9130
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9130?
CVE-2014-9130 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to denial of service (DoS) due to assertion failure and crash.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9130?
To fix CVE-2014-9130, you should upgrade LibYAML to version 0.1.7 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2014-9130?
CVE-2014-9130 affects LibYAML versions 0.1.5 and 0.1.6.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2014-9130?
CVE-2014-9130 allows context-dependent attackers to launch a denial of service attack through specific line-wrapping inputs.
Is CVE-2014-9130 present in any other software besides LibYAML?
CVE-2014-9130 specifically affects LibYAML and does not apply to other software directly.
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