QID 980716

QID 980716: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for libyaml (GHSA-m75h-cghq-c8h5)

Versions 0.2.2 and earlier depend on native libyaml version 0.1.5 or earlier. As such, they are affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that may result in a crash or arbitrary code execution when parsing YAML tags.





## Recommendation

- Update to version 0.2.3 that includes a version of LibYAML that contains a fix for this issue.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-m75h-cghq-c8h5 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980716

    CVE-2013-6393 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-m75h-cghq-c8h5 libyaml URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-m75h-cghq-c8h5
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