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Debian: CVE-2021-4235: golang-yaml.v2 -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2021-4235: golang-yaml.v2 -- security update

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
12/27/2022
Created
07/10/2023
Added
07/10/2023
Modified
07/10/2023

Description

Due to unbounded alias chasing, a maliciously crafted YAML file can cause the system to consume significant system resources. If parsing user input, this may be used as a denial of service vector.

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-golang-yaml-v2

References

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