Ingy » Yaml::libyaml : Security Vulnerabilities, CVEs, CVSS score >= 6

A vulnerability was found in yaml libyaml up to 0.2.5 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function yaml_emitter_emit_flow_sequence_item of the file /src/libyaml/src/emitter.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-259052. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.