Intrusion PreventionLibYAML.Scanner.YAML.URI.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Code Execution vulnerability in LibYAML.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a crafted YAML File. It allows a remote attacker to executes arbitrary code in the context of logged in user.
Affected Products
LibYAML LibYAML 0.1.5 and prior
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code against the vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version, available from the website.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 38270 |
| Created | May 09, 2014 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2014-2525 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 73.08% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |