js-yaml CVE-2013-4660 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	60867
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-4660
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 01 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 28 2013 12:12AM
Credit:	Neal Poole
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

js-yaml CVE-2013-4660 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

js-yaml is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

js-yaml 2.0.5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

js-yaml CVE-2013-4660 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue using a web browser.

The following exploit is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/60867.rb

js-yaml CVE-2013-4660 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

js-yaml CVE-2013-4660 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Code Execution via YAML in JS-YAML Node.js Module (Neal Poole)
  
• js-yaml Product Page (Vitaly Puzrin)