CVE-2019-6285
CVE-2019-6285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yaml-cpp Project Yaml-cpp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-674.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-674
- Affected product: Yaml-cpp Project Yaml-cpp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The SingleDocParser::HandleFlowSequence function in yaml-cpp (aka LibYaml-C++) 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted YAML file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-6285?
- The SingleDocParser::HandleFlowSequence function in yaml-cpp (aka LibYaml-C++) 0.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted YAML file.
- How severe is CVE-2019-6285?
- CVE-2019-6285 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-6285 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-6285?
- CVE-2019-6285 affects Yaml-cpp Project Yaml-cpp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-6285?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-6285 published?
- CVE-2019-6285 was published on 2019-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:yaml-cpp_project:yaml-cpp:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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