CVE-2019-1010182 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-1010182 affecting yaml-rust versions 0.4.0 and earlier, leading to a Denial of Service attack due to Uncontrolled Recursion. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
A vulnerability in yaml-rust versions 0.4.0 and earlier could allow for a Denial of Service attack due to Uncontrolled Recursion.
Understanding CVE-2019-1010182
This CVE involves a vulnerability in yaml-rust that could lead to a Denial of Service attack.
What is CVE-2019-1010182?
The Uncontrolled Recursion vulnerability affects yaml-rust 0.4.0 and earlier versions, impacting the YamlLoader::load_from_str function.
The Impact of CVE-2019-1010182
This vulnerability can result in a Denial of Service attack by making it impossible to catch the abort, triggered by parsing a malicious YAML document.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-1010182
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in yaml-rust versions 0.4.0 and earlier is due to Uncontrolled Recursion.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: yaml-rust
- Vendor: yaml-rust
- Versions affected: 0.4.0 and earlier
- Fixed version: 0.4.1 and later
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited through the parsing of a malicious YAML document.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Users should update yaml-rust to version 0.4.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Avoid parsing untrusted YAML documents.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software components to the latest versions.
- Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent malicious inputs.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely application of patches and updates to address known vulnerabilities.