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CVE-2012-1152

5.0 · MEDIUM

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the error reporting functionality in the YAML::LibYAML (aka YAML-LibYAML and perl-YAML-LibYAML) module 0.38 for Perl allow remote attackers to cause a deni…

Published Sep 9, 2012ingyCWE-134EPSS 2.43%

Overview

CVE-2012-1152 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ingy yaml\. It was published on September 9, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the error reporting functionality in the YAML::LibYAML (aka YAML-LibYAML and perl-YAML-LibYAML) module 0.38 for Perl allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via format string specifiers in a (1) YAML stream to the Load function, (2) YAML node to the load_node function, (3) YAML mapping to the load_mapping function, or (4) YAML sequence to the load_sequence function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ingy. Update yaml\ to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=661548Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/077004.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/077023.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/077782.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00029.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00078.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/48317Refsecunia.com/advisories/50277Refwww.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2432Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/09/6

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1152?

CVE-2012-1152 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ingy yaml\. It was published on September 9, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-1152?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-1152?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ingy. Update yaml\ to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-1152?

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