CVE-2014-2525
libyaml: heap-based buffer overflow when parsing URLs
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 2.0
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Published · March 27, 2014
Updated · November 5, 2026
Description
A heap based buffer overflow exists in the libyaml package such that an attacker by supplying a specially crafted yaml document when parsed by the application might result in remote code execution leading to complete compromise of the system.
Statement
Redhat satellite does not ship libyaml package but instead consumes the package from the RHEL distribution which is why it has been marked as not affected.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 2.0 · 6.8AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow