CVE-2021-28903: High severity cesnet vulnerability

Published May 20, 2021
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Updated

A stack overflow in libyang <= v1.0.225 can cause a denial of service through function lyxmlparsemem(). lyxmlparseelem() function will be called recursively, which will consume stack space and lead to crash.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CESNET libyang<=1.0.225

Event History

May 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28903?

CVE-2021-28903 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28903?

To fix CVE-2021-28903, upgrade libyang to a version greater than 1.0.225.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-28903 have on systems using libyang?

CVE-2021-28903 can lead to a denial of service by crashing applications that depend on libyang due to a stack overflow.

4

Is CVE-2021-28903 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-28903 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable libyang library is used in a network-facing application.

5

What versions of libyang are affected by CVE-2021-28903?

CVE-2021-28903 affects all versions of libyang up to and including 1.0.225.

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