CVE-2019-6285

yaml-cpp: DoS in SingleDocParser::HandleFlowSequence funtion

Published Jan 14, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.5% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-15851 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.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2025, 9:44 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 14, 2019, 10:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:38 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 14, 2019, 12:00 AM