CVE-2022-38750: DoS in SnakeYAML
First published: Mon Sep 05 2022(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the snakeyaml package due to a stack-overflow in parsing YAML files. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, a remote attacker could cause the application to crash.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/candlepin | <0:4.2.13-1.el8 | 0:4.2.13-1.el8 |
| redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak | <0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el7 | 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el7 |
| redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak | <0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el8 | 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el8 |
| redhat/rh-sso7-keycloak | <0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el9 | 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el9 |
| redhat/snakeyaml | <1.31 | 1.31 |
| maven/org.yaml:snakeyaml | <1.31 | 1.31 |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation | <=V22.0.2 - V22.0.2-IF001 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation | <=V21.0.3 - V21.0.3-IF017 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation | <=V22.0.1 - V22.0.1-IF006 and later fixes V21.0.2 - V21.0.2-IF012 and later fixesV21.0.1 - V21.0.1-IF007 and later fixesV20.0.1 - V20.0.3 and later fixesV19.0.1 - V19.0.3 and later fixesV18.0.0 - V18.0.2 and later fixes | |
| Snakeyaml | <1.31 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-38750 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38750
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2129707
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8876
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8524
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2097
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1049
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1043
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1044
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1045
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1047
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3641
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:2100
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:6757
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-38750
- https://bitbucket.org/snakeyaml/snakeyaml/issues/526/stackoverflow-oss-fuzz-47027
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=47027
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2130428
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2130429
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2130427
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2130430
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2130431
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38750
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00001.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-28
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240315-0010
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hhhw-99gj-p3c3 (Advisory)
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240315-0010/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235312
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6958062 (Advisory)
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-38750?
CVE-2022-38750 is a vulnerability found in the snakeyaml package that can be exploited to cause a denial of service (DoS) by triggering a stack overflow when parsing YAML files.
How does CVE-2022-38750 impact snakeyaml?
CVE-2022-38750 can impact snakeyaml if it is used to parse untrusted YAML files, allowing attackers to crash the parser through a DoS attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38750?
CVE-2022-38750 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-38750?
The affected software versions include snakeyaml version up to exclusive 1.31, candlepin version 0:4.2.13-1.el8, rh-sso7-keycloak versions 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el7, 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el8, and 0:18.0.6-1.redhat_00001.1.el9.
How can CVE-2022-38750 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-38750, it is recommended to update to snakeyaml version 1.31 or later, or apply the specific remedies provided for candlepin and rh-sso7-keycloak versions.
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