CVE-2018-19826

libsass: Infinite loop in Sass::Inspect::operator() function resulting in a denial of service

Published Dec 3, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
In inspect.cpp in LibSass 3.5.5, a high memory footprint caused by an endless loop (containing a Sass::Inspect::operator()(Sass::String_Quoted*) stack frame) may cause a Denial of Service via crafted sass input files with stray '&' or '/' characters. NOTE: Upstream comments indicate this issue is closed as "won't fix" and "works as intended" by design

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:44 AM
Reserved
Dec 3, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 3, 2018, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:49 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 3, 2018, 12:00 AM