QID 198358

Date Published: 2021-05-17

QID 198358: Ubuntu Security Notification for PyYAML vulnerability (USN-4940-1)

Pyyaml incorrectly handled untrusted yaml files with the fullloader loader

A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Ubuntu advisory: USN-4940-1 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 198358

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    USN-4940-1 Ubuntu Linux URL Logo usn.ubuntu.com/4940-1